Mechanical

Mechanical engineers use the principles of mathematics, material science, physics and economics to design, manufacture and maintain mechanical equipment. Our household appliances, ventilation systems, cars, ships and airplanes have been designed, tested and manufactured by mechanical engineers.

Examples: 

Mechanical engineers are inventive people who research, develop and build machines that help others. Mechanical engineers are involved in the design of:

  • CD players
  • Nintendo and Sega game wear
  • Snowmobiles
  • Rocket engines
  • Off-road vehicles
  • Robots for manufacturing plants
In your community: 

On the road to self-sufficiency and self-government, the skills of Native mechanical engineers will be needed to solve problems related to the management of natural resources; forestry machinery; fishing and fish processing; small manufacturing and industrial development.

As a mechanical engineer you could:

  • Adapt vehicles so they function better and have less impact on the environment
  • Work with your band council to determine what kind of public works vehicles your community requires
  • Design air conditioning and other systems required for new schools and clinics
Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Problem solving
  • Being creative
  • Building things
  • Mechanics
  • Working with tools
  • Drawing
  • Helping people

...then perhaps you will like Mechanical Engineering..

Universities: 

If you want to study Mechanical Engineering, you can go to the following universities:

We're always looking for more role models. Do you know an Aboriginal Engineer or scientist who should be featured here? Please let us know.