Mechanical engineer is a scarce profession in the labor market

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Today, the profession of a mechanical engineer is quite common in the labor market. Despite the annual graduation of engineers from universities, it is very difficult to find a qualified and competent specialist.

Why is there such a shortage of specialists? Every organization needs experienced and competent specialists not only on paper, but also in practice. But the fact is that most mechanical engineers, who have a lot of experience on paper, actually have an insufficient level of practical knowledge. This is the fault of employers who impose additional responsibilities on engineers (accounting for stocks, concluding contracts for the supply of equipment, etc.). Instead of performing these duties, a mechanical engineer could take care of his own. The job responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer include:

1. Maintaining optimal equipment condition.
2. Monitoring equipment operation.
3. Reception of equipment and its installation.
4. Technical inspection and equipment diagnostics.
5. Develop equipment repair schedules.
6. Checking the he alth of parts inequipment, purchase and replacement of spare parts.
7. Participate in activities that improve equipment performance and extend life.
8. Decommissioning of old equipment and commissioning of new.
9. Documentation of production equipment.

This is the minimum work that a mechanical engineer is required to do without additional work. And if he fulfills it, then, accordingly, he has less time left to fulfill his official duties. But this is not the only reason for the shortage of specialists. Most university graduates do not continue what they started at the university and go into the trade. This is due to the fact that jobs in the speci alty are occupied by pensioners.

Now let's figure out what skills a person should have in order to boldly apply for the position of "mechanical engineer"? A university graduate or a person already working in this profession must have a sufficient level of theoretical knowledge, know the mechanics of industrial equipment, have knowledge of the norms and rules for the development of design and technical documentation, be able to work in special programs (Compass and AutoCAD).

Now let's figure out where to look for a job as a mechanical engineer? In most cases, the main need for specialists in this profession is observed in factories of various directions (engineering, oil, construction, etc.) Any enterprises that involve communication with equipment. There is a job for a good specialist. A mechanical engineer is such a profession that is in demand in the industrial sector.

Mechanical engineer on average earns from 20,000 to 40,000 rubles. Although competent specialists with work experience of 3 years or more have the opportunity to earn up to 95,000 rubles. The level of wages also depends on the regional location. In the Moscow region, salaries are higher than in the Chelyabinsk region or any other. When choosing a job, a mechanical engineer should also consider this factor.

Summarizing all of the above, we can say that the labor market is experiencing a shortage of specialists in the profession of "mechanical engineer". Therefore, a competent specialist will never be left without a job and will find application for his knowledge.