What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What do they really do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire you to join them. Nate Ball pushes technology to its limits. Find out what it's like to be a mechanical engineer.

Originally released by National Science Foundation, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 05, 2015.

Mechanical Engineer (8:00); .