Introduction
Engineering is a profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences is applied to develop ways to use the materials and forces of nature economically for the benefit of humanity.
At Rutgers, four-year undergraduate curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science are offered in the fields of applied sciences, bioenvironmental, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical and computer, industrial, and mechanical engineering, and materials science & engineering. Numerous areas of concentration are available within these disciplines, such as aerospace, biochemical, environmental, and packaging engineering.
Mechanical and aerospace engineering plays a dominant role in enhancing economic vitality, safety and overall quality of life. Mechanical engineers are concerned with the principles of force, energy and motion. They are professionals with expert knowledge of the design and manufacture of mechanical systems, thermal devices and processes. Products and processes developed by mechanical engineers include engines and control systems for automobiles and aircraft, electric power generation plants, lifesaving medical devices and consumer products ranging from air conditioners to personal computers and athletic equipment. They also design the machines that mass-produce these products. Virtually every aspect of life is touched by mechanical engineering. If something moves or uses energy, a mechanical engineer was probably involved in its design or production. The curriculum in mechanical and aerospace engineering trains students in a technically sound, challenging, and professional manner, laying the foundation for a productive career in industry or further graduate study and research. Further information can be found at http://mech.rutgers.edu/.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Aerodynamicist | Fire Protection Engineer | Plant Engineer |
| Aeronautical Drafter | Heat Transfer Technician | Research Mechanic |
| Aeronautical Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Sales Engineer |
| Aerospace Engineer | Material Scientist | Solar Energy Systems Designer |
| Architect | Mechanical Research Engineer | Specification Writer |
| Automotive Engineer | Metallurgist | Stress Analyst |
| Biomedical Engineer | Nuclear Engineer | Technical Writer |
| Chief Drafter | Numerical Control Nesting Operator | Tool Designer |
| Circuit Design Engineer | Optomechanical Technician | Utilization Engineer |
| Die Designer | Patent Drafter | Value Engineer |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Aerospace Industry | Electronics Manufacturers | Nuclear Plants |
| Aircraft Industry | Engineering Firms | Petroleum Industry |
| Appliance Manufacturers | Environmental Organizations | Pharmaceutical Companies |
| Architectural Firms | Hospitals | Public Utility Companies |
| Auto Industry | Hotels | Publishing/Printing Firms |
| Banks | Housewares Manufacturers | Research Facilities |
| Chemical Industry | Industrial Machinery Industry | Retail Organizations |
| Colleges & Universities | Insurance Companies | Telecommunications Firms |
| Construction Firms | Manufacturing Companies | Textile Industries |
| Consulting Firms | Nuclear Plants | Transportation Companies |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Army Corps of Engineers | General Services Administration | Patent & Trademark Office |
| Army Materiel Command | Int'l. Trade Commission | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Bureau of Engraving & Printing | Int'l. Trade Commission | U.S. Navy |
| Department of Energy | National Aeronautics & Space Adm. | U.S. Postal Service |
| Drug Enforcement Admin. | National Inst. of Standards & Tech. | |
| Federal Aviation Administration | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| First Jobs of Recent Graduates | |
| Assistant Supervisor, Merck & Co. | Mechanical Engineer, BAE Systems |
| Associate Consultant, Herbert W. Davis | Mechanical Engineer, GE Plastics |
| Associate Member Engineering Staff, Martin Marietta | Mechanical Equipment Engineer, Corning, Inc. |
| CAD Specialist, L-3 Communications | Methods Engineer, Pilot Metal Fabrications |
| Compaction Tester, Futura Consulting | Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office |
| Engineering Assistant, NDS Technologies | Product Development Engineer, Duracell Inc. |
| Equipment Specialist, Frederick Gumm Chemical Co. | Project Engineer, Elastimold |
| Field Representative, Hewlett Packard | Project Engineer, Prestone Products Corp. |
| Industrial Engineer, UPS | Processing Supervisor, L'Oreal |
| Lab Technician, Optimal Lubricants Inc. | QA Engineer, Curtiss Wright Flight Systems |
| Management Trainee, GE | Quality Engineer, Frigidaire |
| Manufacturing Manager, GE | Senior PC Support Specialist, Amerisource Pharmaceutical |
| Marketing Engineer, Cooperheat, Inc. | Supervisor of Production, Motorola |
| Mechanical Engineer, Andersen Consulting | Surveyor, ETC Engineers & Plumbers |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni (advanced degree information is not available) | |
| Aerospace Engineer, Naval Air Propulsion Center | Patent Counsel, Reynolds Metal Co. (JD) |
| Appl. Engr. Supervisor, Adept Technology, Inc. | Plant Operations Supervisor, Sardoz |
| Colonel, U.S. Air Force | Project Design Engineer, Chevron Corp. |
| Consultant, General Public Utilities Corp. | Project Manager, Barry, Bette & Led Duke, Inc. |
| Director of Business Development, Union Carbide | Quantitative Analyst, Salomon Brothers |
| Director of Engineering Programs, American Tool Co. | Senior Engineer, Stone & Webster |
| Design Engineer, GE | Senior Facility Engineer, Merck & Co. |
| Design Engineer, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft | Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M University |
| Lead Engineer, NASA | Senior Staff Engineer, Lockheed Missiles & Space |
| Manager of Materials, GE | Systems Engineer, Martin Marietta |
| Partner, Carson & Gebel Ribbon Co. | VP of Manufacturing, Alfa-Laval |
Graduate Schools Attended
| ENPC School of Int'l. Management, Paris, MBA, Int'l. Management | Rensselaer at Hartford, MBA, Management |
| Florida Institute of Technology, MBA, Management | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, MS, Mech. Engr. |
| Northwestern Univ., Kellogg School of Management, MBA, Finance | Rutgers University, MBA, Marketing |
| MIT, MS, Mechanical Engineering | Rutgers University, MS, Mech. & Aero. Engr. |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology, MS, Management Engineering | Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Manufacturing Technology |
Additionally, you may:
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Last Updated: 04/23/2009