Explore Mechanical Engineering: Career, Studies, and Prospects

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Delve into the world of Mechanical Engineering from responsibilities, skills needed, rewards, challenges, working conditions, career outlook, to training at UW-Platteville. Discover the dynamic nature of this field and the pathway it offers for a fulfilling career.

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Career & Budgeting Project Male Student

Mechanical Engineering Architecture & Construction Cluster

Why Mechanical Engineering? Build with own hands Design using CAD software Involves math Work alone Work with details

Location State or local factories Large or small cities

Responsibilities Engineer and design tools Plan out mechanical devices Oversee and install equipment Perform machine maintenance

Skills Needed Analyze blueprints Maneuver Cam/Cadd software Use industry level measuring devices Draft prototype products

Rewards Enjoyable career Challenging Good pay and hours Create new technologies Meet new people

Challenges Frustrating technical problems Machine breakdowns Disagreements between engineers

Working Conditions Generally office oriented Worksite visits occur regularly 8 hr. daytime shifts Weekends and holidays off Work with specialized CAD software

Career Outlook Percent Change: 7.5% Job Openings: 250

Training UW-Platteville Premier engineering school Great campus

Campus Activities Intramurals Plays Nearly-naked run Bands Choirs

Course of Study Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering 132 Credits Total

Freshman Year Fall Chemistry for Engineers Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Freshman Composition I Fitness Assessment Engineering Success Skills Intro. to Engineering Projects Total Credits: 5 4 3 1 1 1 15

Freshman Year Spring Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Freshman Composition II Statics General Physics I Physical Activity Total Credits: 4 3 3 4 1 15

Sophomore Year Fall Calculus and Analytic Geometry III General Physics II Engineering Modeling & Design Mechanics of Materials Thermodynamics Total Credits: 4 4 3 4 3 18

Sophomore Year Spring Differential Equations Engineering Economy Applications of Electrical Eng. Dynamics Engineering Materials Intro. to Computational Methods Total Credits: 3 2 3 3 3 3 17

Junior Year Fall Public Speaking Fluid Dynamics Mechanisms and Machines Manufacturing Processes Hum/Soc Sci Elective (2) Total Credits: 2 3 2 3 6 17

Junior Year Spring Dynamical Systems Design of Machine Elements Heat Transfer Statistical Methods Hum/Soc Sci Elective (2) Total Credits: 3 3 3 3 6 18

Senior Year - Fall Mechanical Systems Lab Thermal Systems Lab Thermal-Fluid Systems Design Technical Elective (2) Hum/Soc Sci Elective Total Credits: 3 2 3 6 3 17

Senior Year - Spring Senior Design Project Automatic Controls Technical Elective Hum/Soc Sci Elective Total Credits: 3 3 3 6 15

Tuition Total: $29,852 Scholarships: $2,750 Tuition Cost: $29,852-$2,750 = $27,102 Total Tuition = $27,102

Occupational Salary 50,270 UW-Platteville 2013 Graduate Survey: $55,183 Average Worknet: $50,270 UW-Platteville: $55,183 Average of Two Sources: $52,726.50

Net Pay

Paying Myself First 401K: $200 Savings: $200 Savings after 5 Years: $12,015 Deposit $7,015 in a 15 yr CD CD after 15 years: $29,719 Savings after 15 years: $23,106

5 Year Savings 15 Year C.D. 15 Year Savings

Housing Located outside Osseo 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1,504 sq.ft.+1.04 acres Built in 1993 Selling Price of $105,000 Gross Pay of $52,726 x 2.5 = $131,815 max purchase price

Mortgage 20-Year Mortgage @ 4.5% $664.28 per month / $3,014.60 = 22% net pay

Homeowner's Insurance .25 x 1,504 sq.ft. = $376/year $376/12 = $31.33 a month

Property Taxes 1 acre and $100,000=$1,800 $1,800/12=$150/month

Vehicle 2006 Chevy Cobalt Ls 65,369 miles $6,450 25 mpg

Vehicle Payment 24 months $274.33/month $274.33 / $3,014.60 = 9% Net Pay $274.33 x 24 = $6,583.92 - $6,450.00 = $133.92 Interest

Vehicle Insurance Geico: $64.26/month Liability: $100,000/$200,000 Property: $25,000 Uninsured Motorist: $25,000/$50,000 Comprehensive: $500 deductible Collision: $500 deductible

Student Loan Tuition of $27,102 $406.40/month x 7 years = $34,137.30 $34,137.30 - $27,102 principal = $ 7,035.30 interest

Student Loan $406.40/month / $3,014.60 Net Pay = 13.48%

Expenses Food: Groceries: $ 175.00 Lunch: Snack: Dining Out: $ 25.00 Total: $ 225.00 $ 17.50 $ 7.50

Expenses Cont. Transportation: Gas: Maintenance: License Plate: $ 6.25 Total: $ 150.00 $ 35.00 $191.25

Expenses Cont. Housing: Heat: Electric: $ 40.00 Internet: Cable&Phone: $ 82.00 Laundry Soap: $ 10.00 Total: $ 120.00 $ 50.00 $ 302.00

Expenses Cont. Looking Good: Clothes: Shoes: Toiletries: $ 20.00 Haircuts: $ 10.00 Total: $ 100.00 $ 60.00 $ 10.00

Expenses Cont. Healthcare: Doctor: Dentist: $ Eyewear: $ 10.00 Total: $ 140.00 $ 125.00 5.00

Expenses Cont. Entertainment: Movies: $ 20.00 Sporting Events: $ 15.00 Concerts: Magazines: $ Fitness Club: $ 20.00 Vacations: $ 25.00 Total: $ 5.00 5.00 $ 90.00

Expenses Cont. Miscellaneous: Hobby: Postage: $ 5.00 Gifts: Donation: $ 30.00 Total: $ 75.00 $ 15.00 $ 25.00

Total Expenses Mortgage Property Insurance Property Taxes Other Housing Subtotal Student Loan Vehicle Payment Vehicle Insurance Other Vehicle Subtotal $ 664.28 31.33 150.00 302.00 406.40 274.33 64.26 191.25

Total Expenses (Continued) Food Subtotal Pay Myself First Looking Good Subtotal Healthcare Subtotal Entertainment Subtotal Miscellaneous Subtotal Total Expenses $ 225.00 200.00 100.00 140.00 90.00 75.00 $2,913.85