AU Career Development Center Jobs and Positions Mechanical Engineers apply their knowledge and creative abilities to an array of problems, such as designing systems to operate at the bottom of the sea or in space, as well as in the unusual environments found in many industrial processes. Mechanical engineers are concerned with generating and using energy as well as with structures and motion in mechanical systems. The program of study prepares the student to contribute to the profession by applying existing technologies to new problems, and developing new technologies to resolve existing problems. The program is motivated by the belief that work experience can be an important aspect of a sound engineering education. Mechanical Engineering offers graduates employment in a wide spectrum of industries, including aerospace, transportation, power generation, manufacturing, communications, materials handling, mining, oil production, industrial Research and in federal government agencies.
Students obtain positions with companies to gain experience in desired work settings.
There are usually 75-100 contact hours per credit. The payment varies according to the company and the duration may last from 75-400 hours depending on the position and the degree program. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate levels are accepted. By giving students an opportunity to participate in the world of work through professional activities early in their careers, it is hoped that students can make more choices from among the various campus educational offerings and obtain a better understanding of the career opportunities available to them after graduation. Students studying Mechanical Engineering at Alfred University have an unusual opportunity to combine industrial experience with their academic work.