According to the ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), job opportunities will increasingly grow over the next seven years (ASME). “By the year 2006, an estimated 16 percent more mechanical engineers will be employed in the United States than in 1996. This percent increase translates to a gain of 35,000 jobs, largely in the services sector of the U.S. economy, over the 10-year period.” (ASME) The more mechanical engineers in the market, the more competition. Competition leads …showed first 75 words of 492 total…

…showed last 75 words of 492 total…and more powerful computers, mechanical engineers will find it much easier to design new products (Labor 2). As time goes on, and technology keeps on improving the easier mechanical engineers will find it easier to do their jobs (Labor 2). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** “Labor Market Information.” California Occupational Guide Number 5.1996. Apr.17, 2001. “MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM.” ASME. Apr. 2nd, 1996. Apr. 17, 2001.