Career Resources:
Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Traditionally, a Mechanical Engineer would be the expert in the production and usage of heat and mechanical power which are critical in the design, production and operation of machinery. Today, Mechanical Engineers have taken on an expansive and critical role across all fields — from automobiles to energy to medical devices — and in the advancement of new technologies, such nano-technologies and MEMS (MicroElectroMechanicalSystems). As an undergraduate student, you have the option to explore career opportunities before graduation through internships and co-ops.
The UMBC Career Center is a great first stop as you begin your search. They can you help you identify potential career paths or opportunities as a Mechanical Engineer. You can also find jobs here.
UMBC Training Centers offer courses to help prepare you for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the PE Exam. The FE exam is now computer based and can be taken at any time at designated testing centers. The courses offered for engineering students can be found here.
The ASMEFutureME website provides a Career Development Video Series that covers technical and career development topics which will give early career engineers the opportunity to learn from featured experts and professionals while exploring relevant technical concepts, industry trends and workplace development issues.
The Career Cornerstone Center provides career planning resources in a variety of career areas, including Mechanical Engineering.
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is typically the first step toward licensing as a Professional Engineer. To learn more about the FE exam, you should consult the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website. Many students will take the exam immediately after completing their BS degree program.
UMBC Alumni
To give a better picture of the types of careers available to you as a Mechanical Engineer, presented below are brief interviews with UMBC ME graduates. (This section is under construction!)