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Not sure what to do next after your Diploma degree? Read on to find out which career after Diploma in mechanical engineering would best suit you, and how to increase your employability in these areas.

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest section of the engineering disciplines. There are lots of private and government jobs available in the market all over the world.  you’ll find relevant opportunities in various sectors, including: manufacturing, aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, construction, energy, medicine, railway engineering, Networking, etc.

About diploma in mechanical engineering: It’s a twelfth level three years diploma course. It deals with the field of engineering that applies principles of physics and material Science for analysis, design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical systems.

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Skills and Competencies required for Diploma in mechanical Engineers:

1. Problem solving ability using both logical and innovative approaches
2. Team management skills (Diploma Engineers are generally placed in supervisor grade)
3. Excellent analytical skills
4. Ability to plan and prioritise
5. Ability to work under pressure
6. Awareness of the necessary social, environmental, health and safety majors responsibilities
7. Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
8. Good communication skills

Best Career options for Diploma in Mechanical Engineers

1. Private Jobs

There are plenty of jobs available for diploma in mechanical engineering candidate. In India there are so many manufacturing Industries and automotive companies thus, there is always a high demand for skilled mechanical engineers in India and also all over the world. After completing diploma in mechanical one can start their career in these companies as a Junior Engineer. There are also plenty of opportunities to work abroad for experienced junior engineers.

The best way to get a private job in current situation is through College Placement. However, You can also search private jobs easily using popular job sites like: Naukri.com, Monster.In or Linkedin etc. The posts for diploma candidates are Junior Engineer, Supervisor, Operator etc.

Following are popular industrial and automobile companies in India:

• TATA Group
• Larsen & Toubro
• Thermax
• Godrej Group
• Ashok Leyland
• Kirloskar Group
• General Motors
• Mahindra Group
• Maruti Suzuki

2. Government Sector Jobs

Government sector jobs are considered as the most secure jobs although it’s little difficult to get one. Vacancies are limited in government sector and competition is very high. You need to do highly concentrated study and smart preparation to crack these exams.

It will take minimum six months and maximum 1-2 years to be fully prepared. Every year Indian Government releases several vacancies for diploma candidates.

According to me motivation is the most important thing when you are preparing for any government exam. I have seen many candidates who get depressed only after 2-3 attempts and eventually change their path. Success always demands a greater effort please do not loose hope and try until you succeed.

Most popular Government Sector in which diploma mechanical candidates can apply are:

• Railways (ALP, Technician, JE)
• SSC JE
• State Level JE Exams
• DMRC
• DRDO
• ISRO
• SAIL
• NTPC
• NTRO
• Power Grid
• IOCL
• Coal India

3. Apprenticeship

Kicking off your career with an apprenticeship is a great way to start in the field you want to work in. You’ll get first-hand knowledge of how the industry works and gain a nationally recognised certification, whilst getting paid! The average monthly wage for a Diploma apprentice is Rs. 3450/-, however some employers pay more than this.

Apprenticeships are structured training programmes which give you a chance to work towards a qualification. They help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen industry.

Government Apprenticeship: Different government sectors release vacancies for apprenticeship training after diploma. As you know, practical knowledge is very important in engineering field. By this you can gain 1 or 2 years of experience in your relevant field.  During training period stipend of 3542/- would be given as per the current rule. 

Following government sector provides apprenticeship training courses: 

• Heavy Engineering Corp. Ltd, Ranchi 
• BHEL 
• BEL 
• Railways 
• SAIL 
• DRDO 
• NTPC 
• ISRO 

Private Apprenticeship: TATA Steel, TATA motors, Jindal etc private companies also provide apprenticeship training of 1-2 years after diploma. After successful completion of training one can get permanent job as well. 

4. Higher Education

After completing diploma in mechanical engineering one can pursue higher studies through B. Tech or AMIE.

• B. Tech – Many colleges offer lateral entry for diploma holders. That means you can directly take admission into the second year of Engineering.

• AMIE – If you have a job after diploma but still you want get B. Tech degree then AMIE is the best options for you. It is a distance course for B. Tech.

• Non Technical Graduation Course– If you don’t want to continue in technical field then you can also go for graduation in Arts, Science, Commerce.

5. Short-term Professional Courses

Once you complete your diploma degree in mechanical engineering, you have a variety of courses to do after that. These courses will help you to get a well-settled job in future. It includes 6 months, 1 year or 2 years courses. After receiving the certification of these courses, the candidates become eligible to get a valuable job with good pay.

Some of the popular courses for Diploma in Mechanical Engineers are mentioned below:

• ADCNC
• AutoCAD 2D & 3D
• CNC Training
• CAD/CAM Training
• Unigraphics
• RADIOSS Training
• Diploma in Tool Design
• Diploma in Mechatronics and Robotics
• Piping Design Training
• Fire & Safety Course
• HyperMesh Training
• PG Safety
• Boiler Operator Training

6. Self Employment

If you can’t find your dream job, why not create it by setting up your own company? Being your own boss might sound fun, But its not easy. However, being a mechanical engineer you would have many of the prerequisite skills and awareness on the most difficult steps.

This field requires passion, focus and the willingness to take risks. To start with, you’ll need some money and a sound business idea. Mind you, self-employment doesn’t mean you’ll make money overnight, but if you stick to it, you could become your own boss in no time.

Few Business Ideas for Mechanical Engineers:

• Solar Panel Business
• Nut Bolt Manufacturing
• E-Waste Recycling
• 3D Printing

I have tried my best to cover all the available career options after diploma in mechanical engineering in this post. However, If you have any doubt regarding career or job comment below or mail directly to: admin@careerslite.com.