Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Also called:
Engineering Technician, Mechanical Designer, Research and Development Technician, Engineering Lab Technician
see titles from the Navy.
Special Warfare Boat Operator
What they do:
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
On the job, you would:
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
- Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- product and service development
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Stress Tolerance
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You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
- Bentley MicroStation
Analytical or scientific software
- MSC Software Adams
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- CNC Mastercam
- Three-dimensional 3D solid modeling software
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some college or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$51,980
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Navy.
