Mechanical Engineer
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Other names for Mechanical Engineer:
- Air-conditioning
- Automotive Engineer
- Diesel Engineer
- Fluid Mechanics Engineer
- Forensic Engineer
- Heating and Ventilation (including fire) Engineer
- Heating and Ventilation Engineer
- Machine Design and Development Engineer
- Maintenance Management Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer (Mines)
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Piping Engineer
- Pressurised Vessels Engineer
- Rotational Plant Engineer
- Structural Steel Engineer
- Thermodynamics Engineer
- Transportation Systems Engineer
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What is a Mechanical Engineer?
Mechanical engineering is a very wide field.
It includes:
- Mechanics
- Kinematics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Energy
- Pneumatics
- Nanotechnology
- Mechatronics etc
Mechanical Engineers work in areas such as:
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration
- Aircraft Design
- Product Design
- Instrumentation
- Automation and much more
A Mechanical Engineer must be good at mathematics and physical science.
What does a Mechanical Engineer do?
- does research
- analyses data
- designs anything from cars to robotics to buildings (designs ventilation systems etc)
- uses CAD (computer aided draughting equipment)
- improves existing devices and/or systems and makes them more efficient
- liaises with other specialists
- works within budgets
Are you . . . ?
- intelligent?
- good at maths and science?
- interested in engineering?
- observant?
- analytical?
- a team player?
- a problem solver?
How do I become a Mechanical Engineer?
PATH 1
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
- North West University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KZN
- University of Pretoria
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of Witwatersrand
PATH 2
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- 3 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineer through ECSA)
- Professional Review by ECSA
- Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Professional Engineer.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
- ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)
ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.
https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic or Mechanical Engineering Technician
Is becoming a Mechanical Engineer the right career choice for me?
