Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineers determine the most effective ways for an organization to use the basic factors of production: people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. They are the bridge between management goals and operational performance. They are concerned with increasing productivity through the management of people, methods of business organization, and technology. Although most industrial engineers work in manufacturing industries, they also work in consulting services, healthcare, and communications.

Mechanical Engineers research, develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices. They work on power-producing machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing. The field of nanotechnology, which involves the creation of high-performance materials and components by integrating atoms and molecules, is introducing entirely new principles to the design process

Concentrations: Mechanics, Thermofluids, Material Science, Engineering Leadership

Positions that may require additional education, training or licensing are indicated by an (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interests as possible, including co-op and internships.

Websites for Career Exploration

• Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Educating Engineers
• MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
• O*NET

Websites for Job Search

• Mechanical Engineer
• National Engineering Resources
• Engineering Jobs

Campus Organizations & Activities

• Engineers Without Borders- EWB
• Institute of Industrial Engineers- IIE
• Mechanical Contracting Association of America- MCAA
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers- SHPE
• Society of Women Engineers- SWE

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Professional Associations

Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Institute of Industrial Engineers
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers
• Society of Automotive Engineers

Social Media

Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities. Visit Social Media or LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.

LinkedIn Groups

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Automation and Control Engineering
• Institute of Industrial Engineers
• Northeastern University Career Development
• Northeastern University International Students and Alumni Networking Group
• sheLEADS at Northeastern