When revised data are available, they will be published here. Many occupations are likely to have very different projections due to the rapidly changing economy. Please note that these projections do not account for the impacts of the current pandemic. While the projected numbers may not be exact, they are helpful to compare one career to another, or one location to another. The projections are based on assumptions of unemployment rates and labor productivity growth rates. You can see the total number of people employed in this occupation in 2018 (for states) or 2019 (for the United States), the number expected to be employedВ in 2028 (for states) or 2029 (for the United States), and rate of growth over those years. You can look at projected employment in your state, or in other states where you might consider living. This can help you decide if this career is a good choice for future job opportunities. Projected employment shows how much employment is expected to grow in this occupation over a 10-year period. Note this information is only available at a national level, so even if you selected a state, youвЂ™ll see this information for the whole country. This information comes from O*NET Bright Outlook occupations and My Next Move career outlook designations. This can help you see if local businesses are hiring-another way of looking at demand. You can also view local job listings in this field by clicking 'Find job openings'. A Below Average outlook means new job opportunities are less likely in the future.An Average outlook means that a small number of new job opportunities are likely in the future (less than an 8 percent increase).A Bright outlook means new job opportunities are very likely in the future.When new outlook information is developed, it will be reflected here. Many occupations are likely to have very different outlooks due to the rapidly changing economy. Please note that this does not account for the impacts of the current pandemic. Outlook information can tell you whether a career is expected to be in demand in the future-that is, whether there are likely to be job openings if you choose this career. Mechanical engineers typically need a bachelorвЂ™s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. Positions are typically available in engineering companies, manufacturing, and in research and development departments for a variety of organizations. Often team leaders, they must be effective listeners and collaborators as well. Math, computer, and analytical skills are essential for mechanical engineers. Some mechanical engineers specialize, such as fuel cell engineers, who focus on developing fuel cells that generate electricity from hydrogen, and automotive engineers who improve features of cars, such as suspension or temperature controls. They are experts at making machines efficient, and integrating all the parts into a smoothly functioning whole. Mechanical engineers design air conditioning systems, elevators, and the automated conveyors we see in stores, or that factories use to keep things moving. They make prototypes of their designs, and work with teams to build and improve them. Most projects start with an analysis of a problem to determine how a device might solve it. Mechanical engineers design devices such as generators, engines, thermal sensors, and tools. Tinkering on a computer, at a drafting table, or in an office late at night, mechanical engineers pull modern marvels out of their imagination and into the world.

What mechanical engineers do