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Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing and Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

1 Description of the job

A mechanical engineer designs, builds and maintains machines, engines, tools and mechanical systems, from small parts to power plants.

  • Design and test machines and components
  • Maintain and improve plant machinery
  • Manage production and projects

2 Skills required

Mechanics & thermodynamics CAD Manufacturing processes Problem solving Maintenance planning Teamwork Project skills

3 Opportunities available in the market

One of the broadest engineering fields, with openings in manufacturing, auto, energy and infrastructure.

  • Auto, engineering and manufacturing companies
  • Power, oil and gas, and PSUs
  • Railways, defence and government departments

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5.5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹46K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹7 – 14 LPA≈ ₹58K – ₹1.17L / month
Senior / specialist₹16 – 35 LPA≈ ₹1.33L – ₹2.92L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand
2 Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
High demand
3 Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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