mechanical engineering
noun
the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery.
mechanical engineer
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a word derived from
mechanical engineering.
Example Sentences
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Jay Nanninga, a National Institute of Standards and Technology mechanical engineer who designed the time capsule, had to address such storage issues.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Allen describes himself as a mechanical engineer, game developer and teacher on LinkedIn.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
John Ternus, a mechanical engineer, will become Apple’s chief executive in September, succeeding Tim Cook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Before joining Apple, Ternus worked as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Born and raised in Knoxville, Iowa, Cherrie started out as a mechanical engineer.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
