本书共5章，包括机械与模具制造、计算机数字控制(CNC)、电子信息技术、应用技术和职场交际技能训练。前4章共24单元，每单元包括课文、生词（专业术语）、长难句解析、课后习题、翻译技巧(实用英语)、阅读材料等内容。在电子信息技术一章中，纳入了互联网、4G网络技术与物联网等内容；在应用技术一章中，新增了工业4.0、增材制造、大国工匠与世界技能大赛等内容。其中，在第4章各单元的实用英语部分，详细介绍了机电产品英文说明书，英文招聘广告，英文个人简历、求职信等应用文体的阅读和写作，以及英文面试过程中的常用技巧；第5章则汇编了8篇实际职场交际对话内容，实用性强。附录提供了各单元课文及部分阅读材料的参考译文、习题答案和生词表。
本书可作为高职高专院校机械制造与自动化、模具设计与制造、机电一体化技术、电子信息工程技术、数控技术和电气自动化技术等专业的英语教材，也适合继续教育学院、应用型本科院校机电类专业学生使用，并可供专业技术人员学习参考。

前言
Chapter Ⅰ Machinery and Mould Manufacturing
Unit 1 Engineering Materials
Translating Skills: 科技英语翻译的标准与方法
Reading: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials
Unit 2 Machine Elements
Translating Skills: 词义的选择和确定
Reading: Henry Ford
Unit 3 Machine Tools
Translating Skills: 词义引申
Reading: Jig Borers
Unit 4 Heat Treatment and Hot Working of Metals
Translating Skills: 词性转译
Reading: Soldering and Welding
Unit 5 Introduction to Mould
Translating Skills: 增词译法
Reading : Mould Materials
Unit 6 Mould Design
Translating Skills: 省略译法
Reading: Plastic Product Design
Unit 7 The Injection Moulding and Machines
Translating Skills: 科技英语词汇的结构特征 Ⅰ
Reading: Components of Injection Moulding Machines
Chapter Ⅱ Computerized Numerical Control (CNC)
Unit 8 Computer Numerical Control Machine Tools
Translating Skills: 科技英语词汇的结构特征 Ⅱ
Reading: Advantages of NC
Unit 9 Elements of CNC Machine Tools
Translating Skills : 被动语态的译法
Reading: Safety Precautions of CNC Machines
Unit 10 CNC Programming
Translating Skills: 非谓语动词 V-ing的用法
Reading: An Example of Program Showing
Unit 11 CAD
Translating Skills: 非谓语动词 V-ed和to V的用法
Reading : Computer - Aided Manufacturing
Unit 12 Flexible Machining Systems
Translating Skills : 句子成分的转换
Reading: Group Technology
Chapter Ⅲ Electronics and Information Technology
Unit 13 Alternating Current
Translating Skills : 定语从句的译法
Reading: Three-Phase Circuits
Unit 14 Electronic Components
Translating Skills : And 引导的句型的译法
Reading: Testing and Measuring Instruments
Unit 15 Transistor Voltage Amplifiers
Translating Skills : 科技术语的翻译
Reading: Integrated Circuits
Unit 16 Introduction to Internet
Translating Skills : 反译法
Reading: Bill Gates
Unit 17 4G Network Technology
Useful Information: 零件数据库网站介绍与英文网站注册
Reading: Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Unit 18 Internet of Things
Translating Skills : 长难句的翻译
Reading: How Connected Cars Might Actually Make Driving Better
Chapter Ⅳ Application Technology
Unit 19 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Practical English: 如何阅读机电产品的英文说明书
Reading: PLC Programming
Unit 20 Automatic Control Systems
Practical English: 机电产品说明书范例（中英文对照）
Reading: Control System Components
Unit 21 Basic Robots
Practical English: 如何阅读英文招聘广告
Reading: The Robot Applications
Unit 22 3D Printing
Practical English: 如何写英文个人简历
Reading: American Scientists Work on Printing of Living Tissue Replacements
Unit 23 Industry 4.0 Introduction
Practical English: 如何写英文求职信
Reading: Made in China 2025 and Industrie 4.0 Cooperative Opportunities
Unit 24 National Craftsmen
Practical English: 英文面试技巧
Reading: WorldSkills Competition
Chapter Ⅴ The Communication Skills Training for Careers
Dialogue 1 Pick Up New Customers in Airport
Dialogue 2 Email Writing
Dialogue 3 AM Machines
Dialogue 4 New Job Orientation
Dialogue 5 New Buzzwords Online
Dialogue 6 Finding a Job Online
Dialogue 7 Living in China
Dialogue 8 Introduction of New Products
Appendixes
Appendix A 参考译文与习题答案
Appendix B Glossary (总词汇表)
References (参考文献)