Mechanical Engineering Technologists

• 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.