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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Jobs Guide

Everything you need to know about the Mechanical Engineering industry for your graduate job hunt

Grad Programs

With multiple vacancies

1804

Last 12 months

Job Growth

Increase/decrease of jobs

Increase30.3%

Last 12 months to the year before

Average Salary

For graduate mechanical engineer

Increase$110k

What's it like to be a Mechanical Engineer?

Mechanical Engineers work in the broadest field of engineering, using their knowledge of mechanical power to develop and build machinery, tools, engines and other products.

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Tasks and duties you could be responsible for as a graduate mechanical engineer:

  • Analysing problems to determine project requirements.
  • Designing and developing mechanical devices using computer-aided design.
  • Creating and testing prototypes, and analysing the results.
  • Modifying designs as needed, based on test results.

How much do mechanical engineering graduates earn?

Graduate Mechanical Engineer on average start around $110,000 per year. The location that you end up working can also have an impact which you can see below:

  • ALL
  • NSW
  • ACT
  • NT
  • VIC
  • WA
  • TAS
  • SA
  • QLD

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Do I need to do a mechanical engineering internship?

Beyond relevant work experience, many large employers who have mechanical engineer graduate programs will offer grads who have completed these programs first preference on graduate roles. The main reason is that by doing an internship, employers get to see what you are capable of first hand and can be confident that you understand the company and are going to be a good fit.

What kind of mechanical engineering jobs are there?

Our friends at SEEK have analysed the most popular job’s and their details such as salary, location etc and compiled the most popular mechanical engineering jobs. Whilst you are still trying to secure your first mechanical engineering role, understanding where you want your to career to go can also help as a talking point in your interview.

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Design Engineer

Design Engineers design and test a range of consumer goods and products.

Average salary110k
Job growthIncrease12.8%
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Production Manager

A Production Manager is responsible for the efficient and timely processes and output of a production chain.

Average salary110k
Job growthIncrease3.8%
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Designer

Designers are creative professionals who design commercial products, clothing and other functional items, or digital and graphic media.

Average salary90k
Job growthN/A

When do employers hire mechanical engineering graduates?

Take a look below to see when employers are busiest hiring mechanical engineering students and when you need to be ready to apply:

What mechanical engineering graduate jobs are there?

We have many employers signed up to GradConenction who hire mechanical engineering graduates. Check out a few below to get you started

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Graduate Jobs

Melbourne

Engineering Mechanical

You will learn about Automation, MES and Manufacturing Data Systems and utilise technical, problem solving and management skills to provide continuous site improvements and compliant products.

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Graduate Jobs

Melbourne

Engineering Chemical/Processing
and 1 other

Hires applicants with degrees in

  • Engineering Chemical/Processing
  • Engineering Mechanical

As a graduate in the Engineering stream, you will be placed into roles within a variety of engineering departments such as capital projects, automation, maintenance, production and utilities.

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Graduate Jobs

Melbourne

Engineering Chemical/Processing
and 1 other

Hires applicants with degrees in

  • Engineering Chemical/Processing
  • Engineering Mechanical

As a graduate in the Engineering stream, you will be placed into roles within a variety of engineering departments such as capital projects, automation, maintenance, production and utilities.

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Graduate Jobs

Melbourne

Engineering Mechanical

As a graduate in the Engineering stream, you will be placed into roles within a variety of engineering departments such as capital projects, automation, maintenance, production and utilities.

Closing in 4 days

Graduate Jobs

Melbourne

Engineering Chemical/Processing
and 2 others

Hires applicants with degrees in

  • Engineering Chemical/Processing
  • Engineering Mechanical
  • Engineering Mechatronics

As a graduate in the Manufacturing stream, you will be involved in assuring the continuous and safe manufacturing of products. You will gain experience in day-to-day plant operations.

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