Employers have good reason to want to know what attracts entry-level MEs.
RPI seniors are taking their time deciding between offers. Having seen layoffs and downsizings occur, they are somewhat cynical about the job market and realize their first job is a launching pad to many future employers. They've got plenty to choose from notes Robert Benson, professor and head of Penn State's Mechanical Engineering Department. In response to a thriving economy, companies that were on the lean side a few years ago now demand the new insights and fresh blood that current entry-levels bring. The computational skills that mechanical engineers have are a big drawing card for traditional employers in the automotives, aerospace and manufacturing category as well as nontraditional companies such as consulting and software firms.