Counseling for IIT/NIT Aspirants

Presented by

YES Centreand

The Hindu Group16 June 2013, Hyderabad

Contents

• Engineering in general• Mechanical Engineering in particular• Opinion

What is Engineering

• Engineering is a process which transforms an idea into reality.

• Without Engineering support an Inventor is always at a loss.

• Good Engineering ensures controlled Processes that gives repeatable, consistent & reliable output product quality.

Net Worth after completing Engineering Degree

• Adequate specialist in respective field of Engineering.

• Graduate level knowledge in Physics & Chemistry.

• Post-Graduate level knowledge in Mathematics.

Which Branch of Engineering is preferable

• It is not important which branch of engineering is chosen. You can change tracks later.

• It is more important to do Engineering in an Institute of National Importance which has a brand image nationally & internationally.

Mechanical Engineering

• Which subjects are involved?

• What specializations are feasible?

• What jobs are available?

• How good are these jobs?

Mechanical Engineering involves

Concept Design Manufacture Maintain

Your Subjects at present broadly

Mathematics Physics Chemistry

Arithmetic & Algebra Mechanics Physical Chemistry

Geometry Heat Inorganic Chemistry

Trigonometry Light Organic Chemistry

Coordinate Geometry Electricity

Calculus Sound

Probability & Statistics Magnetism

Nuclear Physics

Mechanical Engineering Subjects

Common Subjects Core Subjects Electives

Physics Applied Thermodynamics Manufacturing Technology

Chemistry Heat & Mass Transfer Machine Design

Mathematics Strength of Materials IC Engines & Gas Turbines

Engineering Drawing Design of Machine Elements

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Workshop Practice Turbo-Machines Material Handling

Applied Mechanics Machine Tools & Metrology

Power Plant Engineering

Additional Subjects covered in Mechanical Engineering

Humanities Allied Engineering

Economics Electrical Engineering

Organizational Psychology Electronics Engineering

Principles of Management Computing Techniques

Operations Research Automatic Control

Production Management

Guidelines for successfully completing the ME course

• Try to get the fundamentals right. Various subjects would be crossing paths.

• Believe that every problem has to have a solution otherwise it ceases to be a problem.

• Take Project Work seriously.• Aim to become a Mechanical Engineer and not

just completion of the course with high CPA.

Where you will stand as a fresh Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Strengths Weaknesses

Business Processes Critical Thinking and Analysis

Project Management Design (Product Creation)

New Technical Fundamentals Traditional Technical Fundamentals

Computer Modeling & Analysis Interpersonal Teamwork

Engineering Codes & Standards Practical Experience

Communication Skills Information Processing

Overall Systems perspective Leadership

Mechanical Engineering broadly

• Design: Consisting of Product Design, Process Design & Machine Design.

• Manufacturing: Consisting of Production, Planning & Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and sometimes Purchase.

• Thermal Sciences: Consisting of all specialists populating Research & Development in any Industry.

Mechanical Engineers specializing in Design

• Expected to be innovative, analytical & imaginative.

• Highly respected & valued for their abilities.• Tend to reach a point of stagnation towards the

end of the career.• Not expected to go too far up the Corporate

Ladder.

Mechanical Engineers specializing in Manufacturing

• Expected to be aggressive and a go-getter.• Needs adequate engineering skills.• Required to consciously develop Man, Machine

& Material Management skills.• Mostly involved in Operations• Expected to go far up the Corporate Ladder.

Mechanical Engineers specializing in Thermal Sciences

• Specialists in respective fields.• Requirement of in-depth knowledge.• Proficiency in Process Control &

Instrumentation.• Ideally suited for Research & Development.• Can go a long way in academic field.

Recommended Career Path for Mechanical Engineers

Design Manufacturing Thermal Sciences

Work for 2~3 years Work for 2~3 years Definitely do M.Tech/MS

Definitely do M.Tech MBA/PGDM is required Academics or Industry?

Decide on Academics or Industry Work for 5 years in a challenging environment

Academic career demands Ph.D

Academic career demands Ph.D Switch to an Industry of your choice.

Once competency is established can switch

If the choice is Industry work for 5 years in a challenging environment

Assess career goals every 5 years and switch if the change is lucrative

Growth is guaranteed in area of specialization. Will be highly respected

Settle down in an Industry of your choice

Do not switch jobs beyond 40. Take root.

Take root beyond 45.

Career Paths based on Opportunities

• Mechanical Engineers are by nature very versatile and capable.

• They can adapt themselves in any situation.• Opportunities may present themselves at

various stages in your career.• It is for you to make a sound and prudent

judgment factoring everything.

Job Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers

• Automobile Sector• Aerospace and Defense• Industrial Power• Consumer Goods & Appliances• Process Industries• Cable & Fiber-optic Industries

Opinion & Advice

• Consider Cost of Education and be serious about what you are getting into.

• Consider the Institute first & discipline next.• Try to work your way from the ground up &

consciously work towards improving your net personal worth in your professional life

• Opt for professionally managed Companies.

Any Questions