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You have landed the coveted seat as a Mechanical Engineering student. Congratulations! What is your next goal? What career options after Mechanical Engineering are you considering? You will be happy to know that mechanical engineers have a much wider career field to choose from than many other engineering disciplines.

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Field:

The best part of engineering, any discipline of engineering, is to be able to engineer things. As a mechanical engineer, you would become familiar with fundamental aspects of many other disciplines. Mechanical Engineering is a seminal discipline of engineering from which many other branches (automobile engineering, aerospace engineering, etc.) have developed.

Mechanical Engineering formally emerged as a discipline in the 18th century during the Industrial Revolution. However, for all intents and purposes, Leonardo DaVinci would have been a mechanical engineer if he was living today. In fact, the origin of Mechanical Engineering can be traced to the invention of simple machines such as wheels, levers, wedges, or ramps.

But where are the Mechanical Engineers today? What is in store for them in the future?

Simple. Everything as far as the eye can see. Career options for Mechanical Engineers range from joint design in a robot prototype to fluid dynamics measurement in the human body. Mechanical Engineers play a critical part in the development of any machine that we see around us.

SRM University-AP’s multidisciplinary courses widen the scope of Mechanical Engineering careers. The option to pick minors from a variety of fields gives mechanical engineers the scope to enhance and diversify their domain knowledge.

Responsibilities of Mechanical Engineers in their Jobs:

Mechanical Engineers are typically involved in the creation of the mechanical aspects of the design. They can work on theoretical aspects such as research or conceptualisation or more functional aspects such as design and design development.

In any workspace, the role of the mechanical engineers revolves around the following:

• Identification of the problem and researching on how it can be resolved mechanically.
• Designing a solution theoretically as well as virtually.
• Creating a prototype and testing the prototype stability over various parameters.
• Overseeing the manufacturing process and providing guidelines on maintenance.

Popular Industries and Sectors for Career Options in Mechanical Engineering:

• Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineers can always find good career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The intuitive manner in which they approach a complication often comes in handy not only in engineering roles but also in management roles. Mechanical engineers are good at mapping out the structure and identifying the root of issues, making them valuable assets for any manufacturing company.

• Armed Forces and Defence

The Defence sector needs to strive for higher efficiency. There are few sectors as lucrative and competitive as the armed force ones. Mechanical Engineers play a vital role in this area, from competitor assessment to model development. Constant up-gradation and quick solutions are defining features of any person looking for a job in this sector.

• Aerospace Industries

Working for the aerospace industry is the dream of many engineers. The opportunities for mechanical engineers in this sector are plenty. As our aerospace technologies develop to accommodate our exploration aspirations, the need for mechanical engineers rises to design the best models possible.

• Automobile Industries

Faster than light. Though the automobile industry is yet to achieve this dream, it has remained their vision. Mechanical engineers are the most in-demand people in this sector to turn this dream into reality and make it safer while doing so. So, if you love cars and making them talk to the wind, you might want to look into this sector for job opportunities.

• Construction

The construction sector heavily relies on inputs from Civil engineers. However, mechanical engineers would find that they play a vital role in this industry as well. As the terrains for construction differ, the demand for the insight and consultation of mechanical engineers to create fail-safe designs heightens.

• Energy Services

Energy generation and storage are heavily reliant on mechanical engineers to design and implement technology with green sources and less loss. The research and development scopes and the design prospects in this sector are fertile and constantly in demand of greater and greater efficiency.

• Biomedical

Most of the human body systems need to be read by tools designed by Mechanical engineers. Not just that, these engineers are the ones who devise the methods to make these tools minimally invasive as well. The biomedical sector recognises the need for mechanical engineers to improvise their systems and economise their tools.

• Robotics and Automation

Perhaps the most awesome-to-the-ears field, the field of robotics and automation, needs mechanical engineers to design the most flexible and durable apparatus. Mechanical engineers face extraordinary problems and requirements in this field and strive to provide equally jaw-dropping solutions to it.

Job Positions after Mechanical Engineering

• Mining Engineer
• Water Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Automotive Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• CAD Technician
• Nuclear Engineer
• Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Tips for Mechanical Engineers to Improve Career Prospects

• Technological Proficiency

Stay up to date with the latest software platforms. It is crucial in this day and age to learn how to navigate the digital space even when most of your work might be on-site. Moreover, this would also show that you are a person who is always prepared to adapt to the new and more convenient technology.

• Experience

Having hands-on experience is crucial in any industry to facilitate hiring decisions. However, it is even more critical if you are a mechanical engineer. Do not wait till your graduation. It is advisable for most engineers to look for experience through internships. A good internship can make your CV stand out among your peers.

• Higher Education

Do not stop at a graduate degree if you wish to climb up career ladders. It would help if you levelled up. Get higher education. Show that you are willing to make an effort on yourself to do your job better.

• Additional Certifications

Having additional certifications that add value to you professionally can make you a real catch real fast. It can be surprisingly beneficial if you have a multidisciplinary education. You will be able to provide value to organisations requiring a mechanical engineer but do not belong to the traditional sectors.

• Interpersonal Skills

It is crucial to curate the soft skills and interpersonal skills needed to market yourself to the hiring manager properly. Your rigorously developed domain knowledge will be for nought if you fail to present them to the concerned people in the proper manner. Moreover, strong interpersonal skills will help you network well and connect with the right people, affecting your growth prospects exponentially.

• Management Degree

If you wish to climb the corporate ladder, then it would be advisable to obtain a management degree to go with your graduate degree. A management degree can be your gateway to coveted executive positions. Perks aside, your inputs could be the deciding factors for your organisation’s growth and stability.

SRM University-AP trains the students and prepares them, at the outset, for their dream jobs and their career expectations. The practical learning approach to education prepares the students to face several challenges in their professional domain before even entering the workforce. Each student’s needs and career goals are kept in consideration while advising them about the minors that would be helpful to them, training them with necessary skills, and even providing them with essential exposure.

Studying with SRM University-AP will help you broaden your career options after Mechanical Engineering. Find out more about the Undergraduate Programme in Mechanical Engineering offered by SRM University-AP here.

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The Department of Student Affairs aimed to generate awareness and take an oath to “Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs”. On the occasion of the National Youth Day. A pledge was taken by the SRMAP Family to keep the youth from straying into the dark path of drug abuse.

SRM University-AP adheres to creating better environment for the future, better growth for the country and acknowledges the power of youth to achieve this. The degradation of the young into substance abuse hinders their growth and ability to reason. Hence the university would like to play its role in educating and advising the young against the harmful effects of using drugs and spread awareness about it.

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Mr Lakshman Thatikonda, a 3rd year BBA student of the SRM University-AP, has started his own business venture (TalentCrew), which was incubated at the Hatchlab Research Centre (The technology and livelihood business incubator of SRM University-AP).

Date: January 15, 2022

Time: 5.00 pm IST

His turnover has crossed 1Cr + (INR) with an employee base of 12 differently-abled individuals. In fact, the vision of Lakshman is very different and so is his business model. Tune in for this exciting session with him to learn about his success story and his vision.

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The Department of Student Affairs opened the National Youth Day Celebrations 2022 with an exciting and energetic atmosphere of healthy competition on January 12, 2022, at 9.30 am IST. Over 100 students participated in this event and the race to the top had onlookers at the edge of their seats.

The event was hosted by Ms Revathi Balakrishnan who participated in encouraging the students to give their best. The two student coordinators of the event, Ms Narra Pavani and Ms Anisha Yadlapalli amped up the lively atmosphere in the virtual space.

The National Youth Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary. SRM University-AP organised the National Youth Day Celebrations 2022 as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, an initiative by National Service Scheme.

The event was a learning experience for the organisers, the participants, and the observers alike. It shed light upon many well-known and less-known aspects of Swami Vivekananda’s life. It also brought to attention the youth power that our country currently possess.

The first position was obtained by PANCHAKARLA N B S ESWAR – BTech – CSE

The second position was obtained by KUNCHAM PAVAN VITESH – BTech – CSE

The third position was obtained by KOTA JAHNAVI – BTech – CSE

We congratulate the winners along with all other participants of the event for making it memorable, and for keeping the spirit and the momentum of the National Youth Day Celebrations 2022 high.

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Studying abroad enhances employment chances in a variety of ways, simply put, it expands your horizons by taking you out of your comfort zone. In the Higher Studies Series “How international study can enhance career opportunities”, organised by the Office of International Relations and Higher Studies, Ms Deepti Jandial, Consultant and Behavioral Skills Facilitator, will present fresh and intriguing career opportunities of studying abroad. Interested participants can join this informative session on January 19, 2022, at 11.00 am.

Employers seek out people who have studied abroad because they realise they have something to give that others do not – the desire to complete higher education, the courage to attempt new things, and the confidence to do so. The lecture will be a comprehensive guide to why you should consider studying abroad and how you should.

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Speaker’s Profile:

Ms Deepti Jandial

Consultant, Behavioral Skills Facilitator, Executive Life Coach & Psychometric Assessor.
Academic Background:-
Masters in Business Administration Masters in Commerce
Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
Certified International Baccalaureate Faculty from Singapore in Business and Management
Certifications:-
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Certified Practitioner for PRISM Brain Mapping
Certified Executive Coach from Results Coaching Systems – Neuro Leadership Group – USA Certified Assessor for Emotional Intelligence ( EI 2.0 )

Tune in to this interesting, new, and exciting session on January 19, 2022, at 11.00 am.

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Being a researcher demands commitment, sustained effort, and a high level of inspiration. Ms Lakshmi Bhargavi from 3rd-year Computer Science Engineering has presented a paper titled “Application of distributed back propagation neural network for dynamic real-time bidding” at the 11th International Advanced Computing Conference (IACC-2021), hosted by the University of Malta, Europe. It is a reputed conference indexed in Scopus and DBLP, having H-index 25.

The research is based on the backend of ad placement on websites which involves finances. The process involves finding the best deal between the dealer and the supplier. In the present system, the bid is prefixed, thereby reducing the possibility of optimal budget utilisation. In comparison, Ms Lakshmi’s research uses an ML algorithm, which is dynamic and learns from the previous bids. This research has resulted in 15% lower costs for the suppliers, thereby saving a lot of money and resulting in a better system.

Abstract — Programmatic buying, popularly known as real-time bidding (RTB), is a key ascendancy in online advertising. While data has become essential for targeting and ad performance, data businesses have become difficult to differentiate due to their proliferation, as well as limitations of attribution. This provides an opportunity for Big Data practitioners to leverage this data and use machine learning to improve efficiency and make more profits. In such an opportunity, the research came up with an application of a machine learning algorithm, distributed back propagation neural network, d-bpnn, to predict bid prices in a real-time bidding system. This paper depicts how d-bpnn is used to achieve less eCPM for advertisers while preserving win rate and budget utilisation.

The 11th International Advanced Computing Conference (IACC-2021) was hosted by the University of Malta, Europe, with an H-index of 25. The conference is indexed in Scopus and DBLP and in collaboration with Springer. A few selected papers will be published in SCOPUS/SCI Indexed journals. The presentation was held on 19th December 2021. It was an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Futuristic Research Techniques.

Let’s hear from Ms Lakshmi:

My university has been with me in every step taken towards this conference. I would like to thank the mentoring of Dr Priyanka throughout the writing and presentation of the paper. The immense support of SRM AP management, my professors, HOD, Pro VC sir and VC sir made me reach the level to write a paper confidently and show my knowledge to the world.
I feel honoured to present a good paper at a global conference. The experience and connections I made through this conference are priceless. It gave me new insights into several other technical domains. I believe I gave my best at the unique opportunity given to me and hopefully will continue to deliver good work in future too.

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When something good happens we feel joyous. When something bad happens we feel sad and gloomy. It is natural and healthy to feel. But what if what we are feeling is preventing us from achieving our best. We cannot abandon important tasks in face of stronger emotions. We need to learn master our emotions.

Tune in for this session on mastering your emotions with Miss Liza Hazarika to learn to keep yourself centred at all times and live a happy, healthy, and productive life.

Date: January 08, 2022

Time: 5.00 pm IST

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