Introduction


Mechanical Engineering applies the principles of mechanics, fluid flow, thermodynamics, electronics, computing and properties of materials to design and manufacture mechanical products and systems such as engines and various consumer goods.


All in all, anything dealing with the conversion of energy and material into usable products concerns mechanical engineering.


Practitioners are classified as Engineers, Technicians and Craftsmen according to their different technological and skill level. This section covers the description of work, qualities and qualifications required and the training opportunities in this profession.



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