Career fit quiz

Is Mechanical Engineer the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the mechanical engineer career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the mechanical engineer job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love how machines work
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy math and physics
Statement 3 of 8I like designing products
Statement 4 of 8I solve complex problems
Statement 5 of 8I want high pay
Statement 6 of 8I like hands-on testing
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $104,110 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build and test mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines, machines and HVAC systems.

  • Design mechanical systems and products
  • Create CAD models
  • Analyze stress, heat and fluids
  • Build and test prototypes
  • Develop manufacturing processes

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