Every year, employees of engineering and technical specialties of various industries celebrate their professional holiday in Russia - this Mechanical Engineer's Day. The celebration began with the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in 1996. But it is customary to start counting from 1854, when a corps of mechanical engineers was formed in the Russian fleet.
A mechanical engineer is a specialist with a higher technical education in the field of design, construction and operation of process equipment. But, in reality, higher and more diverse requirements are imposed on specialists in this profession.
The same reality shows that a mechanical engineer is the most demanded profession by society, it is also the most versatile and most demanded specialty among engineers. Mechanical engineers create the technological space around us and nurture high technology.
History knows interesting examples of the creativity of engineers, who, without stretch, can be called mechanical engineers. In August 1908, the American engineer and industrialist Henry Ford began production of a new car model, in May 1913 the world's first multi-engine aircraft "Russian Knight" by engineer Sikorsky made its first flight, and in October 1945, the American engineer Percy Spencer patented a microwave oven.
In our country, this profession has always enjoyed respect and love. After all, it is not without reason that one of the folk heroes is Leskovsky Lefty, and the name of the famous self-taught mechanic Ivan Kulibin even became a household name for designating any Russian engineer-inventor.
Today, the specialty of a mechanical engineer is mastered by students, for example, MGSU, MISI, MSTU. N. Bauman and many other well-known universities in Russia, then to work in various sectors and areas of the domestic industry.
To get a profession
I had to go to the "university" -
study, write lectures,
As a result, defend the diploma.
But now you are an engineer,
And a very noble cavalier,
We congratulate you today -
We wish scientific works!
To grow from year to year
Your status and income!
And so that your profession -
Was a treat for you!
All professions deserve to be known to as many people as possible. Today in the calendar you can find many professional holidays and a brief description of each of them. Such information can become very important for young people who are just facing their life choices. Of course, everyone deserves to hear as many compliments, pleasant words, praise as possible on the day of their professional holiday, because such simple things can sometimes give a person the necessary inspiration and strength to move on.
History of the holiday.
Every year, all mechanical engineers of Russia on October 30 deservedly celebrate their professional holiday. Such an opportunity appeared for them only in 1996 after the corresponding order was given by the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. If you carefully study this profession, then, of course, you can see that it appeared a long time ago, and not several decades ago. The year 1854 became very important for the fleet, because it was decided to create a separate corps of mechanical engineers, who were trained according to special programs, and then they worked for the benefit of the entire fleet.
Today, this specialty is not very rare, specialists are trained separately at specialized departments in individual universities, all of them come out of their walls as highly qualified craftsmen who are perfectly capable of designing, constructing and operating certain equipment. Such a profession requires great knowledge from a person, an appropriate level of intelligence, because most of the work is of an intellectual nature. The design process takes a lot of effort and time, because the final result of its implementation should be new equipment or improvement of the old model. In any case, each specialist is fully responsible for his work at all its stages, from preparatory to testing of a ready-made device or even apparatus.
Of course, 1854 was not the beginning of the development of this specialty. Mechanical engineers have been around since antiquity. They were called a little differently, but the essence of their work was precisely to design devices and machines that could help a person in life, make it easier, make it more civilized and enlightened. Today, one of the first mechanical engineers can be called Archimedes, since he is the author of a number of necessary and important inventions of his time, which had a strong impetus to the development of all mechanics at that time.
Today, many say that it was he who was the discoverer of mechanics, in his time, he walked much faster than those around him. Archimedes had a mathematical mindset, he was able to quickly and accurately calculate, analyze and design in his head, and only then transfer the idea to paper or to life. Archimedes received an appropriate education in the exact disciplines in Alexandria, which was considered at that time an enlightened center. Archimedes also had a hand in the defense of the city during the 2nd Punic War. He became the inventor of protective structures.
Today, the profession of a mechanical engineer is very common and in demand; in Russia, such specialists work not only for the benefit of the country's navy, they work in defense, in construction organizations. Yes, almost everywhere. Accuracy and professionalism will always be highly valued. Previously, mechanical engineers worked mainly in the field of defense. They were drivers of tanks, military vehicles and always knew how to optimize their work. Today they began to work in ordinary organizations, design bureaus. It is difficult to imagine what would have happened if mechanical engineers had not invented a telephone or a TV set and many more things without which the familiar world became different.
Today, specialists receive the best technical education at universities, own the most modern programs, which facilitate their work, and allow them to model future inventions. In addition to the fact that specialists fully think over the future project, they must constantly monitor its production at every stage. An analytical mind, the ability to make important decisions and defend one's point of view are far from all the qualities that a specialist in this field must necessarily possess. In addition, many constantly monitor the operation of their devices, independently repair and eliminate some shortcomings.
Holiday traditions.
What to gift?
A question with a gift for a friend or close engineer - a mechanic can take anyone by surprise. The fact is that those people who are not privy to the intricacies of the profession understand little about it. That is why it is best to give something neutral. Of course, a good option would be the gift that the person himself has long dreamed of. In this case, he will definitely be very pleased.
Mechanical engineers are the brilliant minds of today's generation, and some of them are behind new discoveries, breakthroughs and inventions. On the day of the professional holiday, you should definitely congratulate them and wish them creative inspiration and the desire to create every day for the benefit of their country.
Many believe that the profession of a mechanical engineer appeared only in modern times. In fact, our distant ancestor can be considered its first representative, who first descended from a tree and took a stick or stone into a very clumsy upper limb. The profession of an engineer already existed in antiquity and in the Middle Ages, and at present it has been divided into many independent specialties, of which there are hundreds today.
Without engineers, our way of life would disappear within a few hours, if not sooner. It is their tireless work that provides us with all the benefits of civilization so familiar today. Therefore, we are always happy to congratulate them on their professional holiday.
Story
The Mechanical Engineer's Day acquired its official status with the release of the corresponding order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in 1996. However, the first steps in this direction date back to 1854, when the Corps of Mechanical Engineers was formed for the first time in our country in the Imperial Russian Navy. But somehow it turned out that before the approval of the official date all the time the country's leadership did not reach the hands.
Therefore, this important holiday was celebrated purely on a voluntary and voluntary basis. At first, it covered only naval specialists of the relevant profile, and then it took on an increasingly broader character.
Today this day is celebrated by engineers of various specializations related to such areas of activity as:
- design;
- construction;
- direct operation of various technological equipment.
Traditions
On this day, it is customary in Russia to congratulate all engineers, both those involved in the design and construction of machines, and those responsible for their operation. Well, there are millions of such specialists in our country. Therefore, it is clear how great the scope of the celebrations. True, all of them are local in nature, at each enterprise the date is celebrated in its own way.
However, the common feature of all celebrations is:
- congratulations to the teams by the management;
- exchange of congratulations between partner enterprises;
- rewarding excellent students of production and presenting them with prizes or valuable gifts.
Corporate parties are held almost everywhere, and festively laid tables, family members and relatives who have gathered to congratulate their own engineer are waiting for all the "culprits" at home.
The comfort of life of a modern person almost completely depends on various machines and mechanisms. Can the reader imagine his life without a washing machine, TV or car and much more? In modern times, man and machine represent the so-called symbiosis, when various machines and mechanisms have been introduced into human life. And here it is worth noting that they affect not only the domestic side of life. Everything in this world rests on the shoulders of machines and mechanisms. Mechanisms began to be introduced into the spheres of human life when it became clear that thanks to the mechanism, human labor can be replaced, and it is also possible to perform the amount of work that a person cannot do, or a large amount of effort and energy must be spent on its implementation.
Unfortunately, machines and mechanisms tend to fail or simply break down. And people by profession mechanical engineer come to the aid of broken products. Needless to say, mechanical engineers are only engaged in repairs, their activities are quite versatile.
When is celebrated
Like people of any other profession, mechanical engineers have their own professional holiday. It has been celebrated since 1996. Thanks to the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, the Mechanical Engineer's Day holiday appeared on the calendar and it falls on October 30th. It is not an official holiday.
A little about the profession
A mechanical engineer is not just a person who repairs or adjusts the operation of machines and mechanisms, he is also a designer, an inventor, and a person who has quite a lot of knowledge in the field of science and technology, and also has experience in operating various equipment. Today, mechanical engineers must think one step ahead of all mankind, because people have become more demanding of amenities, and the requirements for the operation of surrounding machines and mechanisms are growing.
Background of the holiday
It is worth noting that mankind did not always have such benefits. One of the first mechanical engineers should be called Archimedes, who became the author of a large number of inventions, and also contributed to the development of mechanics. In Russia, the first mechanical engineers began to appear after 1712, when the first engineering school was opened. However, it is historically accepted that mechanical engineers appeared in 1854, thanks to the formation of a corps of mechanical engineers in the Russian Navy.
I would like in the future on Mechanical Engineer's Day, preferably starting from 2014, to organize a parade-exhibition of achievements of Russian mechanical engineers.
The holiday "Mechanical Engineer's Day" in 2017 is celebrated on October 30, Monday. Not an official holiday.
Many believe that the profession of a mechanical engineer appeared only in modern times. In fact, our distant ancestor can be considered its first representative, who first descended from a tree and took a stick or stone into a very clumsy upper limb. The profession of an engineer already existed in antiquity and in the Middle Ages, and at present it has been divided into many independent specialties, of which there are hundreds today.
Without engineers, our way of life would disappear within a few hours, if not sooner. It is their tireless work that provides us with all the benefits of civilization so familiar today. Therefore, we are always happy to congratulate them on their professional holiday.
Story
The Mechanical Engineer's Day acquired its official status with the release of the corresponding order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in 1996. However, the first steps in this direction date back to 1854, when the Corps of Mechanical Engineers was formed for the first time in our country in the Imperial Russian Navy. But somehow it turned out that before the approval of the official date all the time the country's leadership did not reach the hands.
Therefore, this important holiday was celebrated purely on a voluntary and voluntary basis. At first, it covered only naval specialists of the relevant profile, and then it took on an increasingly broader character.
Today this day is celebrated by engineers of various specializations related to such areas of activity as:
- design;
- construction;
- direct operation of various technological equipment.