Mechanical engineers design and build machines that help society through healthcare technologies and more efficient transportation. They focus on energy, manufacturing, and design mechanics. Some tasks include constructing bridges, power plants, and chemical plants. To succeed, mechanical engineers must be creative, efficient, detail-oriented, and have strong technical and writing skills as well as knowledge of math, science, computers and current technology. The average pay for mechanical engineers is $20 per hour after less than a year of experience and the field grew by 11% from 2008 to 2009.
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