Job Description
When I get older I would like to be a mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineers use math and physics principles to design products. Such as, robotics, automotive engines, and so on. No matter the project, most mechanical engineers are responsible for a single component of a very large system.
Typical Day
An engineers typical work day is a lot of independent office style work enviroment. Most engineering jobs include a lot of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), meeting with clients, and reviewing reports.
Salary
The median annual wage for a mechanical engineer is $80,580.
Education Required
You have to have a masters degree in engineering. Also, depending on which colllege you would like to attend, you need a high school diploma.