Resume Skills and Keywords for Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical design engineers create mechanical systems and devices using physics and engineering principles. They do technical research, plan and build mechanical systems using software, create prototypes, and test a variety of mechanical machinery, including industrial equipment, robots, and appliances, among others. Mechanical designers usually work in an office environment, evaluating specifications and other data in order to create mechanical layouts. Mechanical designers are mostly employed by architectural or engineering services businesses, but some also work in the manufacturing industry.

Skills required for a Mechanical Design Engineer role

  • MATLAB 
  • Auto-CAD 
  • C++ 
  • Abaqus FEA Suite 
  • MS Project 
  • MS Word 

What recruiters look for in a Mechanical Design Engineer resume: 

  • Conducted research to inform the design and engineering methods required for the mechanical systems.
  • Planned and executed mechanical designs using CAD, CAM, and 3D CAD programs.
  • Performed computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine the designs.
  • Oversaw the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing.

What can make your Mechanical Design Engineer resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background as the Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Ambitious mechanical engineering graduate seeking a full-time position in the field of professional interest. Dedicated and hard working person with willingness to learn new things. Qualified in various design and modelling techniques. 

Targeted job description 

  • Prepare calculations on the proposed machine before completing technical drawings
  • Sketch and draw up designs using input from engineers and architects on the team
  • Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and thermal and structural analysis
  • Create designs in line with company procedures, regulations and client standards

Related academic background 

  • Bachelor of Engineering | Daytona College of Engineering, New Orleans | 2019 
  • Higher Secondary  | Marvel Academy, Pittsburgh | 2015 
  • Secondary School | Marvel Academy, Pittsburgh | 2013 

Sample Resume of Mechanical Design Engineer in Text Format

DEAN JOHNSON

Mechanical Engineer  

6574891222 | dean.j@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean johnson-51999785798 | 21, Grove Street, New Orleans 

SUMMARY 

Ambitious mechanical engineering graduate seeking a full-time position in the field of professional interest. Dedicated and hard working person with willingness to learn new things. Qualified in various design and modelling techniques. 

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • MATLAB 
  • Auto-CAD 
  • C++ 
  • Abaqus FEA Suite 
  • MS Project 
  • MS Word 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Jeerson Pvt. Ltd., Michigan 

Product Design Intern | 2018 

  • Assisted in the product development of various LED devices.    
  • Came up with new and innovative ideas for designing products. 
  • Modeled various structural constituents using CAD techniques. 

TMZ Co, Michigan 

Product Testing Intern | 2017 

  • Tested the proper working of heavy machinery parts. 
  • Part of the team that built four successful products.   

EDUCATION 

  • Bachelor of Engineering | Daytona College of Engineering, New Orleans | 2019 
  • Higher Secondary  | Marvel Academy, Pittsburgh | 2015 
  • Secondary School | Marvel Academy, Pittsburgh | 2013 

PROJECTS 

AquaBot 

  • Built a Water purification System with the objective to bring real time monitoring of small water bodies. 

Biometric Based Recognition System 

  • Depicts human moods by taking into account the dilation of pupil and iris. 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Certifications 

  • Advanced course in CAD and digital manufacturing. 
  • Attended 3 days seminar on Power Electronics. 

Awards 

  • First prize winner at inter-college debate competition at Golden Gate College 
  • Second Prize Winner at Science Fair,2018 at NYC College for Applied Sciences 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR 

Volunteering 

  • Volunteer at Education for All organisation 
  • Volunteered for awareness program on “Earth Day” in April, 2018 

Languages 

  • English(native) 
  • French(A1)