How will the field of Mechanical Engineering change in the next decade?

Question

Hypothetically speaking you are an engineering student, how would you fit into the field of Engineering in 10 years?
Please answer in Paragraphs.

I greatly appreciate all responds....THANK YOU!!

Answer 1

Mechanical Engineering is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary. ME already had a universal quality about it. Now, this aspect is allowing for new types of cross collaboration.

Take MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) for instance. The field is a conjunction of materials, solid mechanics, electronics, and IC fabrication.

Another example: computational design of MEMS. In addition to the above, add computer intelligence driven by optimization. This is a true confluence of key Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Comp Sci principles.

While 'traditional' engineering areas will always exist, the distinction between them is getting increasingly blurred. The engineers of the future will have a solid understanding of the fundamental 'engineering sciences' that are common to all engineering disciplines. This will enable him or her to more readily combine different engineering techniques in cross disciplinary applications.

As I mentioned in an earlier response, gone are the days of closed - ended engineering problems. The engineering of tomorrow will require more creativity, especially the type that arises from combining different disciplines.

Answer 2

I hope new technology spurs better or more advanced machinery like plasma cutters that are cad software driven.

Answer 3

will move to China, India or something like that
get out of that field or move up to sience

Answer 4

There is no way to tell, no one is clairvoyant