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needed by engineers are computer-literate, good in interpersonal skills, creative and critical
thinking skills.

Upon the completion of mechanical engineering programmes at Bachelor’ Degree or Diploma
level, graduates have vast career opportunities. Mechanical Engineer and Assistant
Mechanical Engineer are mostly employed in the manufacturing, automotive, marine,
aerospace, oil & gas, robotic, mining and food and beverage (F&B) industries.

The job scope of a Mechanical Engineer and an Assistant Mechanical Engineer among others
are design, material selections and analysis of manufactured products. Some examples of
the product include home appliances, health care and sport equipment, instrumentation and
crafts. Other fields of work include integration of mechanical, electronic engineering and
computer control in the field of mechatronics.
Mechanical engineering graduates are employed in many industrial sectors which encompass
the following work environments:-

a. Design and manufacturing of automotive components and engine
b. Defence industries, power generation and environmental protection
c. Marine industries and sea transport
d. Automation, control and robotic industries
e. Heavy machinery industries that use hydraulic and pneumatic system, electronic and
digital driven machines
f. Agricultural and food production industries
g. Petrochemical, gas and mineral industries
h. Biotechnology and biomedical industries
i. Research and development, engineering management and service industries
j. Construction of building mechanical system

In the industry, graduates of mechanical engineering are highly marketable and hold a wide
range of positions either in public agencies or private companies which include:

a. Mechanical Engineer

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