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How to become a Mechanical Engineer in Iraq
Mechanical engineers design, build and maintain machines, from engines and pumps to factory equipment.
Quick answers
- What does a Mechanical Engineer do?
- Mechanical engineers design, build and maintain machines, from engines and pumps to factory equipment.
- How do you become a Mechanical Engineer in Iraq?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (about 4 years); Professional engineer registration. Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Mechanical Engineer?
- Mathematics, Physics.
Official definition
Mechanical engineers conduct research; advise on, design, and direct production of machines, aircraft, ships, machinery and industrial plant, equipment and systems; advise on and direct their functioning, maintenance and repair; or study and advise on mechanical aspects of particular materials, products or processes.
ISCO-08 unit group 2144, Mechanical engineers. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Design machines and components
- Test prototypes
- Plan maintenance of equipment
Key skills
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer-aided design
- Mechanical systems
- Problem solving
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
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Degree · about 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Licence
Professional engineer registration
School subjects that keep this path open
- Mathematics
- Physics
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignExtremely important (4.5)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyVery important (4.5)
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalVery important (4.2)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.1)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.9)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.6)
- PhysicsO*NET: PhysicsImportant (3.4)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.2)
Linked to the ESCO occupation mechanical engineer and the O*NET profile Mechanical Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation mechanical engineer and the O*NET profile Mechanical Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical Engineers
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Automotive Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
Linked to the ESCO occupation mechanical engineer and the O*NET profile Mechanical Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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