Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
Career paths
Design engineer
Turns requirements into detailed designs and drawings for machines and parts.
Production or manufacturing engineer
Sets up and improves the processes that turn materials into products.
Maintenance engineer
Keeps machines and plant running through inspection, repair and planned servicing.
Energy or renewable energy engineer
Designs and assesses solar, hydro and other energy systems.
HVAC engineer
Designs heating, ventilation and air conditioning for buildings.
Hydropower electromechanical engineer
Works on the turbines, generators and gates inside hydropower plants.
Quality engineer
Sets standards and checks that products meet them before they ship.
Project engineer
Coordinates the technical side of a project from design through installation.
Where graduates work
- Manufacturing industries
- Hydropower developers
- Renewable energy companies
- Construction and building services firms
- Government agencies and public enterprises
- Research and teaching institutions
Further study
IOE offers mechanical master's programs in Renewable Energy Engineering, Energy Systems Planning and Management, Mechanical Systems Design and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation Management, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduates also go abroad for MSc study in mechanical, energy and manufacturing fields.
Where to study BME
4 colleges teach BME, including 4 IOE constituent campuses.
