Part 1

What kind of duties and responsibilities do they have?

Mechanical engineers typically have to analyze problems, design or redesign mechanical or thermal devices, develop and test the devices they design, analyze test results, and oversee the manufacturing process.

Who do the employees typically work with? Or, who do they usually work for?

They usually work with other engineers, engineering technicians, and other professionals as part of a team.

What technology, machines, equipment, do they work with?

They mainly work with computers so they can create and analyze designs, run simulations, and test how a machine is likely to work.

What kind of environment do they work in or in what kind of setting do they work?

They generally work in professional office settings, but they may occasionally visit worksites where a problem or piece of equipment needs their personal attention.

What do they do?