Median Annual Wage: $61,580
Education: Bachelor's degree (46%); Associate's degree (37%); Post-secondary certificate (15%)
Projected Growth: Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Related Job Titles: CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer); Mechanical Designer; Engineering Tech; Engineering Technologist; Senior Designer; Engineer Technical Staff; Mechanical Designer/Wind-Chill Administrator; Senior Process Analyst; Technical Staff Engineer; Tooling Engineering Tech
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Mechanical Engineering Technologists.
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- Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
- Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
- Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
- Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
- Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
- Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
- Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
- Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
- Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
- Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, or plant space.
- Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Mechanical Engineering Technologists.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Mechanical Engineering Technologists.