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Advice: Job: Mechanical Engineer

Keep it brief
Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), Oklahoma, United States
It's nerve racking enough to go before your employer and ask for a raise. Keep your request short and simple as possible. Look them in the eyes, confidently state your qualifications and what you expect for pay, Then be silent and let them speak.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 28 Jan 2008
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Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States
Show the employer that you have strong interests in the company.
Posted in Impress New Employer on 12 Mar 2007
Bad First Impressions
Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), Arizona, United States
3rd day on the job: I attended a general info session for new employees in which our new and old president spoke about the company and corporation. After moving in the previous weekend, driving 2300 miles, loading and unloading a 53 ft. truck full of stuff, my first week of work followed. well... I fell asleep in the company's general info session - a friend in HR bugs me about it all of the time, but I put it in the past and belive that my performance on the job is more important than att...
Posted in Impress New Employer on 17 Dec 2006
 

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Median Salary by Years Experience

Job: Mechanical Engineer

Median Salary by Years Experience - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)
Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 2 Feb 2010 | Individuals Reporting: 9,337
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Engineering Degrees and Salaries

For anyone interested in earning a high salary, getting an engineering degree is a good first step. According to PayScale's College Salary Report, Undergraduate Engineering Degrees have a much higher earning potential than many other degrees. While chemical engineering majors rank highest for both starting and mid-career salary, mechanical engineering is also high on the list. Future engineers have numerous education options available to them, including Online Engineering Degrees.

As you plan your engineering career, keep in mind that completing a bachelor's degree in engineering could just be the first step in your education. It's true that undergraduate engineering degrees rank well in terms of salary potential, but earning a Master's Degree in Engineering could take your engineering salary to another level. View the chart on Mechanical Engineering Salaries by Degree to see what impact a higher engineering degree can have on salary. In general, earning a higher degree will lead to a higher salary. It can also lead to greater job options and provide leverage when Negotiating Salary offers. Of course, all engineering salaries will increase over time, regardless of education. This is shown in the Mechanical Engineering Salary by Experience chart, which outlines a mechanical engineer's median income over the course of 20 years.

 
Job Description

People with the job title Mechanical Engineer typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.