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The Field
Mechanical engineers (ME's) perform many tasks for many types of businesses. Want to build a robot ? ME's do that. Want to build an all-terrain vehicle? ME's do that. Want to build a race car? ME's do that. Want to improve the seat design for a kayak? ME's do that, too.

Since ME's specialize in a wide range of areas, they are employed in a large number of industries: aerospace, utilities, construction, manufacturing, transportation, military and the government - to name a few.

ME's look at the many parts of an object - a car for instance - and see how all the pieces can function together better to be more efficient and save energy.

And because ME's work with energy, they have great potential to positively affect the planet in coming years as they develop newer, cleaner means of producing energy.

The Program
At MSOE, you'll be immersed in your discipline. From freshman year, you'll begin learning the skills you need to flourish while at college and in your future career. Our goal is more than education it's creating professionals with ethics and vision. We also want to help you develop into a well-rounded individual with a solid foundation in the humanities as a means to help you think in innovative ways.

For more specific information, view the Mechanical Engineering program's goals, objectives and outcomes.

The MSOE Advantage
MSOE offers an engaging environment, where you learn and form friendships with professors and classmates. Growing as a person is stressed as well as growing intellectually.

We are connected across campus, but also within the community. You have time to visit the cultural sites that surround our campus, volunteer in the community, work part-time or take on an internship, or go out for some fun.

While learning, you'll be amazed by the quality of our labs and the equipment and software you use. In fact, it will likely be the same you use as you start your new career.

The Results
With a 100% placement rate, last year's graduates enjoyed an average starting salary of $52,200.

They started great careers with companies including:

• IBM
• DaimlerChrysler
• Brady Corp
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Metal Tek