Placement Statistics
The Mechanical Engineering program at Government Polytechnic Kaladhungi boasts a consistently high placement rate, with over 90% of graduates securing employment within six months of graduation.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 950000 | 560000 | 540000 | 94% | 45 |
| 2022 | 870000 | 520000 | 500000 | 92% | 40 |
| 2021 | 820000 | 480000 | 460000 | 91% | 35 |
| 2020 | 780000 | 450000 | 430000 | 89% | 30 |
| 2019 | 730000 | 420000 | 400000 | 87% | 25 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The department attracts recruitment from leading organizations across various sectors. Here are some of the top recruiters for the Mechanical Engineering branch:
- Tata Motors
- BHEL
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Hindustan Zinc
- Siemens
- General Electric
- Honeywell
- ABB
- Rolls-Royce
- Tesla
- ISRO
- DRDO
- BARC
- Airtel
- Wipro
Job Profiles and Roles
Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering program are offered diverse roles across industries:
- Sales Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- Research Analyst
- Product Design Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
- Manufacturing Engineer
Sector-wise Analysis
The job market for mechanical engineers is diverse, with opportunities across multiple sectors:
IT/Software
In this sector, graduates often find roles as automation specialists or technical consultants. Companies like Wipro and Airtel offer positions in product development, software integration, and system maintenance.
Core Engineering
Core engineering firms such as Tata Motors, BHEL, and Hindustan Zinc provide opportunities for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and R&D specialists.
Finance
Quantitative finance roles are available for students with strong analytical skills. Organizations like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley hire mechanical engineers for risk analysis and algorithmic trading.
Consulting
Consulting firms such as McKinsey and Deloitte offer roles in operational excellence, process optimization, and project management consulting.
Analytics
Data analytics roles involve working with large datasets to improve manufacturing processes or predict maintenance needs. Companies like IBM and Accenture provide such opportunities.
PSUs
Public sector units like ISRO, DRDO, and BARC offer research positions in aerospace, defense, and nuclear engineering.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in the third year of the program, with students receiving offers from companies based on their academic performance and aptitude tests. Internships typically last for 2-4 months and provide valuable experience in real-world settings.
| Company | Internship Role | Stipend Range (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors | Manufacturing Intern | 30000-45000/month |
| BHEL | R&D Intern | 25000-40000/month |
| Siemens | Automation Intern | 35000-50000/month |
| General Electric | Product Development Intern | 40000-60000/month |
| Honeywell | Quality Assurance Intern | 28000-42000/month |