Professional mechanical engineering
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Professional mechanical engineering
What does a mechanical engineer do?
In this video, Dr Mohammad Uddin discusses how engineers are involved in the creation and evolution of physical things.
As you watch, think of what the following terms mean for an engineer:
- design
- manufacture
- test
- inspect
- analyse
- communicate
Print out the slides for this video (973 KB) or the slides for any of the videos in this lecture seriesWhere do mechanical engineers work?
Mechanical engineers can be found in a whole range of professional environments, from aerospace and automotive to pharmaceuticals and electronics.
How do you think mechanical engineers could contribute to the following fields:
- marine industry (think about vessel development and maintenance)
- utilities (power, water, waste management, telecommunications)
- construction
- defence (a whole host of work areas for mechanical engineers here!)
Print out the slides for this video (19.7 MB) or the slides for any of the videos in this lecture seriesWhat are some key skills?
When we think about engineering skills, we often focus on the technical skills - designing, calculations, testing. Of course, a professional engineers needs much broader skills than this.
How would you rate your own skills in teamwork, communication, research, and creative design?
If you think that you could improve in some areas, watch out for opportunities to develop those skills - not necessarily in your studies!
Print out the slides for this video (2.7 MB) or the slides for any of the videos in this lecture seriesCompetencies, log books and your career
In this video, Ms Gail Jackman, an Industry Liaison Officer, talks about aspects of your professional career as a mechanical engineer.
Much of this will be critically important not only for your future profession, but also for your assessment (Assignment 3) for this course.
Gail discusses:
... how to evaluate, analyse and demonstrate your professional competencies for Engineers Australia chartered status
... how to record and reflect on professional meetings, events, and projects
... how to go about professional development during and after your graduation
Print out the slides for this video (2.2 MB) or the slides for any of the videos in this lecture seriesGuest speaker 1: My career as a mechanical engineer
Bradley is a UniSA graduate who is now working in the ship-building industry. He offers some tips and stories about his experiences in the world of professional mechanical engineering.
While you are watching, think about how the experience of designing and building a mechanical device, which forms part of the assessment for this unit, will help you to develop the competencies you will need in your future career.
Note that there are no slides for this lecture video.
Guest speaker 2: My career as a mechanical engineer
Max Redcliffe if the Principal Engineer at Babcock Internal Group, an engineering support company. He is experienced in engineering assets and infrastructure and in engineering projects. He discusses the essential skills and attitudes industry expects from engineering graduates. and how the competencies and technical skills you have learnt in your degree will be applied in the workplace.
Note that there are no slides for this lecture video.