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Exploring Mechanical Engineering Careers: Insights from Griffith University Seminar 2011

Discover the breadth of opportunities in mechanical engineering as presented in the 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus. Associate Professor Dave Edwards discusses traditional and cross-disciplinary fields including civil, electrical, and mechatronics, while highlighting the demand for mechanical engineers in diverse industries such as medical, automotive, mining, and renewable energy. Learn about specialized programs and the support resources available for students, providing a foundation of theory reinforced by hands-on experience to prepare for dynamic careers.

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Exploring Mechanical Engineering Careers: Insights from Griffith University Seminar 2011

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  1. Mechanical Engineering(GC) Guidance Officers & Career Advisers Seminar May 3 Associate Professor Dave Edwards Griffith School of Engineering

  2. Griffith Engineering Comprehensive @ Gold Coast Specialised @ Nathan 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 2

  3. Gold Coast Engineering 3 “traditional disciplines: • Civil • Electrical • Mechanical 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 3

  4. Gold Coast Engineering 3 “traditional disciplines: • Civil • Electrical • Mechanical plus cross-disciplinary Mechatronics and Sports and Biomedical 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 4

  5. Mechanical Engineering Why Mechanical in 2012? 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 5

  6. Mechanical Engineering Why Mechanical in 2012? • demand from students • jobs • resources to support program new labs (and equipment) for 2013 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 6

  7. Mechanical Engineering jobs Jobs in a range of industries including design, research and development and production: medical, automotive, mining, renewable energy, sports, marine and aerospace sectors. 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 7

  8. Mechanical Engineering program General versus specialist 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 8

  9. Mechanical Engineering program General versus specialist ● aeronautical ● automotive ● marine ● building services 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 9

  10. Mechanical Engineering program Foundation of theory, reinforced by experience and innovation. Emphasis on mechanical design to provide the widest range of career opportunities. 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 10

  11. Mechanical Engineering program Foundation of theory, reinforced by experience and innovation. Emphasis on mechanical design to provide the widest range of career opportunities. Electives allow a number of specialisations including vehicle technology. 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 11

  12. 40CP core 30CP Mech10CP elective Year 4 10CP core 60CP Mech10CP elective Year 3 20CP core 60CP Mechanical Year 2 Common 1st year Year 1 Mechanical Engineering program 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 12

  13. Mechanical Engineering program 4 Strands: • Materials and Manufacturing • Thermofluids • Structures • Mechanical Design Specialisation: vehicle technology 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 13

  14. Mechanical Engineering program Materials and Manufacturing Strand: • Engineering Materials • Manufacturing Technology • Advanced Manufacturing Technology • Design and Manufacture of Composites 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 14

  15. Mechanical Engineering program Thermofluids Strand: • Thermodynamics • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics • Heat and Mass Transfer • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning) 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 15

  16. Mechanical Engineering program Structures Strand: • Engineering Mechanics • Mechanics of Materials 1 • Mechanics of Materials 2 • Failure Mechanisms and Mechanics 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 16

  17. Mechanical Engineering program Mechanical Design Strand: • Design of Machine Elements • Mechanical Engineering Design 1 • Mechanical Engineering Design 2 • Computational Methods 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 17

  18. Mechanical Engineering program Vehicle technology : • Vehicle Design and Analysis • Advanced Vehicle Dynamics • Mechatronic System Design and Engineering 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 18

  19. Gold Coast BEng Majors Civil engineering Electrical & Electronic engineering Mechatronic engineering Mechanical engineering Sports & Biomedical engineering 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 19

  20. Nathan BEng Majors Electronic & Computer engineering Environmental engineering Microelectronic engineering Software engineering Sustainable Energy Systems engineering 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 20

  21. Mechanical Engineering Thank you 2011 Guidance Officers & Career Advisors Seminar 21

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