Design, build, and test mechanical devices, machines, and systems.
Part of the The Skilled Trades world
Guided by Forge
“Schooling that pays *you*? That's an apprenticeship. Learn with your hands, keep the tools, and one day the crew is yours.”
On a typical day you might model a part in CAD software, run a simulation to see if it'll hold up under stress, then walk to the lab to test a prototype with your own hands.
5 stops · self-paced · a common path, not the only one
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Today — wherever you're starting from
Mechanical Engineer
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"Mechanical Engineer" OR "Design Engineer" OR "Mechanical Design Engineer"
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Application tip:
Show a portfolio of design projects with CAD models and test results — it proves you can do the work, not just pass exams.