Today, the profession of a mechanical engineer is quite common in the labor market . Despite the annual graduation from the universities of engineers, it is very difficult to find a qualified and competent specialist.
Why is there such a shortage of specialists? Each organization needs experienced and competent specialists not only on paper, but also in practice. But the fact is that most mechanical engineers who have extensive experience on paper actually have an insufficient level of practical knowledge. This is the fault of employers who place additional responsibilities on engineers (inventory accounting, conclusion of contracts for the supply of equipment, etc.). Instead of fulfilling these duties, a mechanical engineer could deal directly with his own. The duties of a mechanical engineer include:
- Ensuring the optimal condition of the equipment.
- Monitoring the operation of equipment.
- Acceptance of equipment and its installation.
- Technical inspection and equipment diagnostics.
- Development of equipment repair schedules.
- Monitoring the health of parts in equipment, the acquisition and replacement of spare parts.
- Taking part in matters that improve the operation of equipment and increase the useful life.
- Decommissioning of old equipment and commissioning of new.
- Maintaining documentation related to production equipment.
This is the minimum amount of work that a mechanical engineer is required to perform without additional work. And if he performs it, then, accordingly, he has less time left to perform his duties. But this is not the only reason for the shortage of specialists. Most of the graduates of universities do not continue the business started at the university and go into the field of trade. This is due to the fact that jobs in the specialty are occupied by pensioners.
Now let's figure out what skills a person should possess in order to boldly apply for the position of “mechanical engineer”? A university graduate or a person already working in this profession should 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 at plants of various kinds (engineering, oil, construction, etc.). Any enterprises that provide for communication with equipment. There is a job for a good specialist. A mechanical engineer is such a profession that is quite in demand in the industrial sector.
A mechanical engineer on average earns from 20,000 to 40,000 rubles. Although competent professionals with experience of 3 years or more have the opportunity to earn up to 95,000 rubles. The level of wages still depends on the regional location. In the Moscow region, salaries are higher than in Chelyabinsk or any other. When choosing a job, a mechanical engineer must take this factor into account.
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 work and will find application for his knowledge.