Mechanical engineering is a broad field that encompasses various sub-disciplines and skills. Here is a list of some of the most important skills in mechanical engineering that you can assess using WeCP. You can add questions on mechanical engineering skills to your test and identify your best candidates.
Technical Skills:
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)
CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)
FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Inventor
ANSYS
Core Mechanical Engineering Skills:
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Machine Design
Mechanical Vibrations
Control Systems
Materials Science
Manufacturing Processes
Specialized Skills:
Mechatronics
Robotics
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
Automotive Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Biomechanics
Acoustics
Energy Engineering
Instrumentation and Measurement:
Sensor Technology
Data Acquisition
Instrumentation Design
Measurement Systems
Maintenance and Reliability:
Predictive Maintenance
Equipment Reliability
Root Cause Analysis
Reliability Engineering
Project Management:
Project Planning
Time Management
Budgeting
Risk Management
Team Management
Communication Skills:
Technical Writing
Oral Communication
Presentation Skills
Problem-Solving Skills:
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Software Skills:
Programming (C++, Python, Java, etc.)
Simulation Software
Data Analysis Software
Others:
Quality Control
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Safety Engineering