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Updated: 5 Feb 2012

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Job: Mechanical Engineer

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Employer Type	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$60K	$120K	$180K
Company	$45,198 - $83,724
Private Practice/Firm	$43,676 - $82,004
Government - Federal	$48,901 - $100,134
Government - State & Local	$44,089 - $96,824
Contract	$45,106 - $79,365
College / University	$19,433 - $83,111
Other Organization	$41,923 - $85,190
Non-Profit Organization	$40,588 - $86,590
Self-Employed	$11,635 - $92,738
Foundation / Trust	$36,000 - $79,000
Team	$33,472 - $123,650
School / School District	$12,365 - $96,958
Hospital	$28,852 - $77,869
Franchise	$33,725 - $174,820
Fellowship	n/a	Not enough data
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 5 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 9,995

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Job Listings for Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Oct 27	Range Mechanical Design Engineer	GE Home & Business Solutions	Louisville, Kentucky
	Title Range Mechanical Design Engineer Career Level... next generation products The Range Mechanical Design Engineer will own the entire process of designing... Indeed
Dec 14	Experienced Mechanical Engineer - Solar	Despatch Industries - United States	Lakeville, Minnesota
	The Mechanical Engineer – Solar provides hour estimates to Despatch Applications Engineers for use in quoting new products. 6) The Mechanical Engineer – Solar... Indeed
Dec 09	Group Lead, Sr. Mechanical & Fabrication Engineer	Despatch Industries - United States	Lakeville, Minnesota
	Group Lead – Sr. Engineer, Mechanical & Fabrication... Sr. Engineer coordinate with product engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers, to develop... Indeed
Nov 25	Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - EUV System Architecture	KLA-Tencor	Silicon Valley, California
	Lead the system-level mechanical design for the next... experience in system level mechanical design, with demonstrated knowledge of mechanical design principles... Indeed

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Mechanical Engineer Job Description

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

Mechanical Engineers

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.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

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.

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Big First Project

Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), Indiana, United States

In your first couple of months on the job, preferably sooner than later, do one big project that goes above and beyond what is expected. The project should be something that will last and you can be directly credited for. Make sure your boss is aware of the project and this will give you a great first impression as well as boost your confidence from the positive feedback you receive.

Posted in Impress New Employer on 24 Nov 2010

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

Impressions

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