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
Concept
Design
Manufacture
Maintain
Your Subjects at present broadly
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Arithmetic & Algebra
Mechanics
Physical Chemistry
Geometry
Heat
Inorganic Chemistry
Trigonometry
Light
Organic Chemistry
Coordinate Geometry
Electricity
Calculus
Sound
Probability & Statistics
Magnetism
Nuclear Physics
Mechanical Engineering Subjects
Common Subjects
Core Subjects
Electives
Physics
Applied Thermodynamics Manufacturing
Technology
Chemistry
Heat & Mass Transfer
Machine Design
Mathematics
Strength of Materials
IC Engines & Gas Turbines
Engineering Drawing
Design of Machine
Elements
Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning
Workshop Practice
Turbo-Machines
Material Handling
Applied Mechanics
Machine Tools &
Metrology
Power Plant Engineering
Additional Subjects covered in
Mechanical Engineering
Humanities
Allied Engineering
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Organizational Psychology
Electronics Engineering
Principles of Management
Computing Techniques
Operations Research
Automatic Control
Production Management
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
Strengths
Weaknesses
Business Processes
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Project Management
Design (Product Creation)
New Technical Fundamentals
Traditional Technical Fundamentals
Computer Modeling & Analysis
Interpersonal Teamwork
Engineering Codes & Standards
Practical Experience
Communication Skills
Information Processing
Overall Systems perspective
Leadership
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.
Recommended Career Path for
Mechanical Engineers
Design
Manufacturing
Thermal Sciences
Work for 2~3 years
Work for 2~3 years
Definitely do M.Tech/MS
Definitely do M.Tech
MBA/PGDM is required
Academics or Industry?
Decide on Academics or Industry
Work for 5 years in a challenging
environment
Academic career demands Ph.D
Academic career demands Ph.D
Switch to an Industry of your
choice.
Once competency is established
can switch
If the choice is Industry work for
5 years in a challenging
environment
Assess career goals every 5 years
and switch if the change is
lucrative
Growth is guaranteed in area of
specialization. Will be highly
respected
Settle down in an Industry of
your choice
Do not switch jobs beyond 40.
Take root.
Take root beyond 45.
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
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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.
Any Questions