Mechanical Engineers

(NOC 2132)
+10.89%
 

Career Description

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Duties May Include

Mechanical engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

Research, design, and develop machinery/systems for heating, ventilating/air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing, and manufacturing

Have duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems

Work with professionals from other fields, gaining knowledge/skills that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, sales, marketing, and management

Work closely with civil, electrical, aerospace, chemical, industrial, and other engineers, resulting in job mobility between some fields of specialization in these disciplines

Examples of Titles

Mechanical Draftsperson
Mechnical Engineer

Where They Work

Mechanical engineers work for consulting firms, power-generating utilities, and a wide range of manufacturing, processing, and transportation industries. They may also be self-employed.

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Comprehensive Engineering Bachelor; Honours
Energy Engineering Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Undeclared Engineering (First-Semester Studies Only) Bachelor
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor; Co-op
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Science (Building Science) - Pathway for Mechanical Engineering Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics) Pathway for Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor; Co-op
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Nanotechnology Engineering Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) Bachelor; Honours
Mechanical Engineering (BEng) Bachelor
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Modified on April 07, 2022