What do mechanical engineers actually do?

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<p>I saw what one did for a few hours and I honestly couldn't tell you what she did...
I thought they designed mechanical objects with 3D software, but she said the bulk of this was done by mechanical designers (she said they had a two year degree). </p>

<p>Can someone please explain to me what mechanical engineers actually do?</p>

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<p><a href=“http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-2”>http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>ME’s use 3D software all the time, the learning curve behind some of it is very steep, also performing FEA and CFD analysis, even steeper yet. </p>

<p>It’s such a broad field it’s hard to give a blanket statement. </p>

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<p>Ulianjay- Thanks, but I’ve already looked at the BLS. I guess I was just wondering from a person. Thanks though.</p>

<p>Sssoulin- Thank you for the confirmation!</p>