Mechanical Engineering
WPI Mechanical Engineering graduates launch their careers with an average starting salary of $78,480.
Recent graduates have landed roles as Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer, Process Engineer, and more at industry leaders including General Dynamics - Electric Boat, GE Aerospace, RTX, among others.
Before graduation, students tackle real challenges through hands-on projects like "Development of an Improved Modular System, Swapping Station, and Autonomous Cart for end effectors in a 3D-Printed Humanoid Robot" and "Recycling Fastefood Waste (Waste Canola Oil into 3D printed Resin)" — the kind of experience employers actively seek.
Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Mechanical Engineering Graduates
General Dynamics - Electric Boat
GE Aerospace
RTX
MTU Aero Engines North America
Saint-Gobain
Amphenol
Code Red Consultants
Medtronic
SharkNinja
SpaceX
Lockheed Martin
Primetals Technologies
Schneider Electric
SOCOTEC
4C Medical Technologies
Sample Graduate Schools
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
University of California - Berkeley
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
Drexel University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Average Starting Salary:
$78,480
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Mechanical Engineering
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Sample Job Titles:
Mechanical Engineer
Project Engineer
Process Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineer
Intern
Edison Engineering Development Program
System Engineer
Systems Engineer
Product Design Engineer
Associate Engineer
Design Engineer
R&D Engineer
Field Clinical Engineer