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Mechanical Engineers in Indiana

Mechanical engineers design, plan, and oversee the creation and maintenance of machines, engines, and mechanical equipment. They work in manufacturing plants, power plants, HVAC companies, automotive facilities, and engineering firms, applying scientific principles to solve practical problems and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. In Indiana the median pay is $99,590 a year, 4% below the national median of $104,110.

$99,590median pay in Indiana, per year
$80,630–$127,700middle half earn
8,690employed in Indiana
$104,110U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Indiana

801open roles like this on employer career sites, 21 in Indiana or remote
41employers hiring
470posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Indiana and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMathematicsScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

DesignEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Mechanical Engineers.

Licenses and training in Indiana

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O*NET-SOC 17-2141.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Indiana, annual.