Since time immemorial, "the engineer" has epitomised the development of modern technologies. Whenever new things have been developed, engineers have been involved. This extensive expertise makes engineers all-rounders in their profession. Mechanical engineers work primarily in mechanical and plant engineering companies as well as in electrical engineering and vehicle construction. Energy supply companies, but also manufacturers of measurement, control and regulation technology devices or medical technology open up further fields of activity. Engineers in process engineering also often have a degree in mechanical engineering. In demand in the 21st century are the "new engineers" who work in fields that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago:

• materials science/materials science
• thermal turbomachinery
• Technical thermodynamics
• engineering mechanics
• fluid mechanics/fluid mechanics
• production engineering
• microstructure technology
• Measurement and control engineering
• Nuclear technology and design engineering

(Source: VDI)

The professions that a mechanical engineer can pursue have a very strong practical orientation. They are in demand wherever technical products are developed, designed, planned, produced, operated and maintained.

However, there are also more and more management tasks and economic tasks that fall within the scope of work of engineers. In addition to industrial companies, other potential employers include engineering and expert offices, trade associations, the public sector and technical inspection organisations.

The various technical contents can be found in different operational and institutional fields, such as

• research, development, design
• production, work preparation
• Quality management, quality assurance
• Maintenance, servicing
• Customer service, customer service
• Management, company management

In addition, activities may also extend to the following fields:

• Purchasing, procurement
• Logistics, materials management
• distribution, sales
• Training and further education
• Teaching at vocational schools

The degree programme is not only attractive because the course content deals with the latest technology, but also because it offers a long-term stable job market and a highly varied career profile. You can find lots more exciting information on the subject of "Mechanical Engineering" and "Engineer" on the website of the VDI, the "Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e. V." (Association of German Engineers).