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Examples of Current Open Mechanical Engineer Positions
- sr. mechanical design ...Zachary Piper Solutions,...oak ridge, TNPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$60k - $100k/yr
- lecturer of aerospace ...Kennesaw State Universit...kennesaw, GAPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$70k - $150k/yr
- mechanical engineering...The University of Alabam...tuscaloosa, ALPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$76k - $148k/yr
- mechanical solutions e...Brandes Associates Inc.camarillo, CAPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$80k - $141k/yr
- senior mechanical engi...The Computer Merchant, L...stoughton, MAPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$90k - $150k/yr
- principal mechanical e...Raytheonmckinney, TX (Remote)Posted: Nov 6, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$92k - $151k/yr
- performance engineer (...Clean Air Engineeringpowell, TN (Remote)Posted: Sep 26, 2025$75k - $110k/yr
- mechanical engineer (p...Oak Point Associatesglastonbury, CT (Remote)Posted: Sep 24, 2025$100k - $120k/yrAbove average pay
- nuclear mechanical des...System Onebellevue, WA (Remote)Posted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$65k - $120k/yr
- mechanical engineerSystem Onenorfolk, VAPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$61k - $112k/yr
- mechanical engineer - ...Moseley Technical Servic...sterling heights, MIPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$62k - $114k/yr
- mechanical design engi...Moseley Technical Servic...troy, MIPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$60k - $105k/yr
- fluid & distributed sy...Moseley Technical Servic...sterling heights, MIPosted: Nov 10, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$62k - $114k/yr
- aeronautical engineer/...ASD, Inc.chandler, AZPosted: Nov 9, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$60k - $120k/yr
- mechanical engineering...SharkNinjapiedmont, CAPosted: Nov 3, 2025$188k - $188k/yrAbove average pay
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Top Cities & Towns for Mechanical Engineer
- 1. Fremont, CA (191)
- 2. San Leandro, CA (167)
- 3. Los Angeles, CA (163)
- 4. Pleasanton, CA (145)
- 5. Irving, TX (136)
- 6. Palo Alto, CA (129)
- 7. Wilmington, MA (128)
- 8. Tewksbury, MA (126)
- 9. Long Beach, CA (125)
- 10. Milpitas, CA (114)
- 11. Dallas, TX (108)
- 12. Richardson, TX (105)
- 13. Costa Mesa, CA (102)
- 14. Redmond, WA (101)
- 15. El Segundo, CA (101)
- 16. Pasadena, CA (97)
- 17. Alameda, CA (97)
- 18. Hawthorne, CA (94)
- 19. Plano, TX (92)
- 20. Marlborough, MA (85)
What skills do Mechanical Engineers need?
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Education you need to become a Mechanical Engineer
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- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Mechanica...
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Mechanical ...
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineerin...
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (b.eng.) in Mech...
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Annual Pay Estimate for Mechanical Engineer and Other Important Info
See how many years Mechanical Engineer's are in their job, how much they make, how long it took to get there and how available this job is in terms of open positions.
4.2 years
$88K
Experienced
938 out of 3997
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Career Paths for Mechanical Engineer
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Jobs to start your career in becoming a Mechanical Engineer
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Show MoreMechanical Engineering InternJob posting titleCompany NameMechanical Engineering InternPond & CompanyMechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op (2026)
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Show MoreResearch AssistantJob posting titleCompany NameResearch Assistant (part-time)Research AssistantInside Higher EdSr. Research AssistantIntelligence and National Security AlliancePro Tem Research Assistant/associate/postdoctoral - Division of Global Engagement (dge) - Open PoolUniversity of OregonEntrylevel Research Assistant RemoteFocusGroupPanel- See More
This is the most common and direct path to Mechanical Engineer based on our users' career history
This is the most common singular path based on our users' career history that leads to Mechanical Engineer. See more potential paths to this role with our pathfinder tool.
Mechanical Design Engineer$86K
Mechanical Engineer$88K
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The jobs shown above Mechanical Engineer are the most common ones Jobtrees users had after being a Mechanical Engineer
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Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Jobs within the same job hierarchy as Mechanical Engineer
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