What is a mechanical research engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a mechanical research engineer

1. Explore mechanical research engineer education requirements

   Most common mechanical research engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   70.5 %

   Master's

   18.9 %

   Doctorate

   6.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific mechanical research engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CAD	16.05%
   Solidworks	10.96%
   Mechanical Design	8.35%
   CFD	7.35%
   Prototyping	6.80%

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3. Complete relevant mechanical research engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mechanical research engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mechanical research engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mechanical research engineer resumes.

4. Research mechanical research engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Organize and manage multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, business and other professionals to successfully commercialize NASA and other technology.
   • Perform stress analysis (FEA) on machine components for optimal design.
   • Design and modele the mechanical system using SolidWorks.
   • Prepare PowerPoint presentation on software evaluation, including recommendations for purchase.

5. Apply for mechanical research engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mechanical research engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams