what must i know as a mechanical engineer?

Question

hi i am jim 22 years old
just done my bachelors and i am wondering what must a mech enggr. know
i have my fav subject "automobile engg" but i find people say that mech enggr must have knowledge of strength of mat, theory of machines, thermo..... well i have but not in depth coz jusut out of touch now........
what you think that i should know as mech enggr

Answer 1

You must have "The Knack".

Get it here: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/pes/switchgear/TheKnack.mpg

What is your bachelor's degree in? Are you saying you have a BSME and you didn't learn Thermo or Strength of Materials? If so, you should ask for a refund...

I'm sure there are some ME jobs out there that don't require those classes. Perhaps you should start with a large engineering firm or get into project management.

Answer 2

What the hell is "enggr"? The word "engineering" has two Gs in it, but no Rs following the last G. The correct abbreviation is "eng." If you want to work in engineering, learn to spell properly. Nobody wants to hire someone who writes at a fourth-grade level.

Material properties, stress-strain analysis, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and design & manufacturing processes are all important areas.

Answer 3

Depends of your job, first you need to know how to use Literature for Engineering, basic of Mathematics and Physic to know Auto Cad and Solid works, collaborate with your colleagues and use Internet for that what you need for job.Foreigner languages is better to know, like German.

Answer 4

Boilers , Chillers , Compressors (reciprocating,screw),Centrifugal,vaccum & Reciprocating pumps,Blowers,power packs,turbines,types of bearings,types of seals,diesel engines ,heat ventilaton &air conditioning ,types of valves,types of piping,types of coupling,types of welding etc.

Technical calculation is a must.

Answer 5

You need to learn how to come in late, have extra long lunch and have the machinists fix every problem but you take credit :)