$55,000
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$63,000
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Overall employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026.

What do Mechanical Engineering Technology majors do?

Skill Set
Mechanical Engineers need to be creative, analytical and effective at solving problems. And because they often work with professionals from other disciplines, they must be able to work in a team-driven environment and accurately communicate their ideas. To be a successful Mechanical Engineer, you should also be both computer savvy and possess a sharp ability in mathematics.
Career Prospects

Where do Mechanical Engineering Technology majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Product Engineer
  • Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer
  • Project Support Temp
  • Engineering Technician
  • Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Top Employers
  • Sordoni Construction Co.
  • Coining Manufacturing LLC
  • Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
  • Tricarico Architecture and Design PC
  • Schindler Group
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