Mechanical engineering
Did you know...
$130,715
Average salary (Genium360)
4 years
Duration of the bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
NASA Award – 2010
A Quebec-developed 3D scanner wins a NASA award.
The snowmobile was invented in Quebec
This winter vehicle, designed in Quebec, is now enjoyed around the world. A 100% Quebec invention that clearly shows the real-world impact of mechanical engineering on everyday life.
Printing in Braille
Converto-Braille, a precursor to the Braille software now used worldwide.
From the lab to the factory
Simulations, prototypes, field testing—the variety of tasks is one of this field’s greatest strengths.
What you will actually do
As a mechanical engineer, you’ll design, test, and optimize the machines and systems that keep the industrial world running.
- Conduct feasibility, design, operation, and performance studies of mechanisms and systems.
- Analyze the constraints (force, temperature, vibration, pressure) affecting mechanisms, machines, and installations.
- Carry out applied research and computer simulations to solve mechanical design problems.
- Contribute to design work and oversee the development of work plans, specifying materials and manufacturing methods.
- Supervise testing of machine prototypes and pilot installations to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)
Where do you see yourself?
Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, manufacturing, and energy.
- Manufacturing sector
- Aeronautics sector
- Building construction industry
- Energy sector and consulting engineering
- Self-employed
- Consulting engineering firms
- Manufacturing companies
- Federal and provincial government
- Aerospace industry
- Pulp, paper, and cardboard mills
Where to study
Universities offering the program
FROM MONTREAL TO THE OCEANS
A Quebec-designed drone taking on plastic continents
Mechanical engineering students at Concordia University designed a drone capable of detecting and collecting plastic in the ocean. A promising prototype that could lead to large-scale autonomous cleanup vessels.
Thousands of photos
Captured by drones to help protect the ocean
QUEBEC IMPRESSES NASA
A Quebec-developed 3D scanner named Best Invention of the Year
Engineers from Quebec designed a 3D scanner capable of instantly capturing three-dimensional images of large objects, such as a car. In 2010, NASA awarded it Invention of the Year, a global recognition of Quebec engineering expertise.
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