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Counseling for IIT/NIT Aspirants. Presented by YES Centre and The Hindu Group 16 June 2013, Hyderabad. Contents. Engineering in general Mechanical Engineering in particular Opinion. What is Engineering. Engineering is a process which transforms an idea into reality.
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Counseling for IIT/NIT Aspirants Presented by YES Centre and The Hindu Group 16 June 2013, Hyderabad
Contents • Engineering in general • Mechanical Engineering in particular • Opinion
What is Engineering • Engineering is a process which transforms an idea into reality. • Without Engineering support an Inventor is always at a loss. • Good Engineering ensures controlled Processes that gives repeatable, consistent & reliable output product quality.
Net Worth after completing Engineering Degree • Adequate specialist in respective field of Engineering. • Graduate level knowledge in Physics & Chemistry. • Post-Graduate level knowledge in Mathematics.
Which Branch of Engineering is preferable • It is not important which branch of engineering is chosen. You can change tracks later. • It is more important to do Engineering in an Institute of National Importance which has a brand image nationally & internationally.
Mechanical Engineering • Which subjects are involved? • What specializations are feasible? • What jobs are available? • How good are these jobs?
Mechanical Engineering involves Manufacture Concept Design Maintain
Guidelines for successfully completing the ME course • Try to get the fundamentals right. Various subjects would be crossing paths. • Believe that every problem has to have a solution otherwise it ceases to be a problem. • Take Project Work seriously. • Aim to become a Mechanical Engineer and not just completion of the course with high CPA.
Where you will stand as a fresh Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering broadly • Design: Consisting of Product Design, Process Design & Machine Design. • Manufacturing: Consisting of Production, Planning & Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and sometimes Purchase. • Thermal Sciences: Consisting of all specialists populating Research & Development in any Industry.
Mechanical Engineers specializing in Design • Expected to be innovative, analytical & imaginative. • Highly respected & valued for their abilities. • Tend to reach a point of stagnation towards the end of the career. • Not expected to go too far up the Corporate Ladder.
Mechanical Engineers specializing in Manufacturing • Expected to be aggressive and a go-getter. • Needs adequate engineering skills. • Required to consciously develop Man, Machine & Material Management skills. • Mostly involved in Operations • Expected to go far up the Corporate Ladder.
Mechanical Engineers specializing in Thermal Sciences • Specialists in respective fields. • Requirement of in-depth knowledge. • Proficiency in Process Control & Instrumentation. • Ideally suited for Research & Development. • Can go a long way in academic field.
Career Paths based on Opportunities • Mechanical Engineers are by nature very versatile and capable. • They can adapt themselves in any situation. • Opportunities may present themselves at various stages in your career. • It is for you to make a sound and prudent judgment factoring everything.
Job Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers • Automobile Sector • Aerospace and Defense • Industrial Power • Consumer Goods & Appliances • Process Industries • Cable & Fiber-optic Industries
Opinion & Advice • Consider Cost of Education and be serious about what you are getting into. • Consider the Institute first & discipline next. • Try to work your way from the ground up & consciously work towards improving your net personal worth in your professional life • Opt for professionally managed Companies.