Mechanical engineering involves understanding core concepts in mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers design and analyze machines, manufacturing plants, engines, transport systems, medical devices, and more. Examples of mechanical engineering include bicycles, CD players, video game consoles, snowmobiles, microelectromechanical systems, robotics, composite materials, biomechanics, aerospace engineering, and careers in automotive, manufacturing, utilities, HVAC, and space research industries.