High-paying mechanical engineering jobs
Mechanical engineers design and build machines or devices for various industries. They work on products ranging from engines to manufacturing equipment, ensuring efficiency and safety. These roles require maths skills, problem-solving ability, CAD software knowledge and material science expertise.
The 289 mechanical engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between ₹16,321 and ₹35,702 per month. Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer and Surveyor are among the most popular high-paying roles
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Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Mechanical Engineer
India
₹21,235
per month
Mechanical Designer
India
₹24,819
per month
Surveyor
India
₹18,372
per month
Hardware Engineer
India
₹16,321
per month
Commissioning Engineer
India
₹29,709
per month
Tooling Engineer
India
₹27,469
per month
Senior Mechanical Engineer
India
₹35,341
per month
Nondestructive Testing Technician
India
₹23,552
per month
Calibration Engineer
India
₹17,771
per month
Robotics Engineer
India
₹21,135
per month
Senior Validation Engineer
India
₹35,702
per month
Stress Engineer
India
₹34,974
per month
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Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineers design and test mechanical devices, improve manufacturing processes and ensure systems meet safety standards. They need expertise in CAD software and knowledge of thermodynamics. They also require strong problem-solving abilities to excel in engineering projects.
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₹21,235 per monthSkills
- Mechanical engineering
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical knowledge
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Mechanical Designer
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Mechanical Designers create detailed 3D models and technical drawings, develop functional prototypes and optimise designs for manufacturability. They need expertise in CAD software and strong knowledge of materials. They also require proficiency in engineering maths principles.
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₹24,819 per monthSkills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Mechanical engineering
- CAD
- Mechanical design
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Surveyor
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Surveyors measure land boundaries, prepare maps for construction and ensure accurate site data for projects. They need expertise in geospatial tools and knowledge of surveying principles. They also require skills in data interpretation to support development and compliance accurately.
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₹18,372 per monthSkills
- GPS
- Data collection
- Schematics
- Construction
- Math
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Hardware Engineer
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Hardware Engineers design, test and improve electronic circuits and devices. They need expertise in circuit design tools, knowledge of semiconductor technologies and ability to troubleshoot hardware faults efficiently, ensuring reliable and optimised system performance.
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₹16,321 per monthSkills
- PCB
- Embedded software
- Python
- Scripting
- C++
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Commissioning Engineer
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Commissioning Engineers oversee equipment installation, perform system testing and troubleshoot to ensure operational reliability. They need expertise in engineering principles, industry codes and troubleshooting skills to deliver safe, efficient project completion within timelines.
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₹29,709 per monthSkills
- Communication skills
- Programmable logic controllers
- Distributed control systems
- Computer networking
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Tooling Engineer
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Tooling Engineers design, develop and maintain automated tools to optimise software and hardware workflows. They need proficiency in coding and knowledge of DevOps practices. They also require skills in system integration for efficient tooling solutions.
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₹27,469 per monthSkills
- Tooling
- Plastics injection molding
- Manufacturing
- Math
- CAD
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Engineers lead complex system design, optimise manufacturing processes and mentor junior engineers. They need expertise in mechanical design software and deep knowledge of engineering principles. They also require strong problem-solving and project management skills.
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₹35,341 per monthSkills
- Electrical experience
- Revit
- Manufacturing
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical engineering
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Nondestructive Testing Technician
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Nuclear Medicine Technicians prepare radioactive substances, operate imaging equipment and assist in diagnosing diseases. They need proficiency in radiation safety and knowledge of human anatomy. They also require skills in patient-centred care to ensure effective and safe diagnostics.
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₹23,552 per month -
Calibration Engineer
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Calibration Engineers develop and implement precise measurement standards, maintain and adjust instruments to ensure accuracy and document performance data. They need expertise in metrology, knowledge of industry calibration protocols and strong analytical skills.
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₹17,771 per monthSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
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Robotics Engineer
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Robotics Engineers design automated systems, develop robotic software and test prototype functionality. They need strong programming skills and expertise in mechanical and electrical systems. They also require knowledge of control algorithms to improve robot efficiency and safety.
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₹21,135 per monthSkills
- Robotics
- C
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- C++
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Senior Validation Engineer
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Senior Validation Engineers develop and implement validation protocols for complex systems, analyse data to ensure compliance with regulations and lead cross-functional testing efforts. They need expertise in validation standards and industry regulations. They also require problem-solving abilities.
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₹35,702 per month -
Stress Engineer
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Stress Engineers analyse structural integrity, assess material stresses and ensure safety of designs under load. They need expertise in finite element analysis and knowledge of industry codes. They also require proficiency with engineering software like ANSYS or NASTRAN.
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₹34,974 per monthSkills
- Stress analysis
- Mechanical engineering
- Communication skills
- Spring framework
- Oil & gas