Occupation Details
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
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Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$48,370.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$62,490.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$74,980.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
1,490
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
1,690
+20 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
165
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.1%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
College Helps - Some college classes or training
Experience Requirements
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education Requirements
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
State License and Certifications Requirements are not currently associated with this occupation.
Apprenticeship
Contact your regional representative to learn more about apprenticeships available in your area by visiting Apprenticeship Contacts.
Skills
The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
Hover over or tap each factor to see its description.
Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- Absorption dynamometers
- Accelerometers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air compressors
- Analytical balances
- Anemometers
- Angle grinders
- Arc welding equipment
- Arc-joint pliers
- Band saws
- Belt sanders
- Bench grinders
- Bend test fixtures
- Binocular compound microscopes
- Bore gauges
- Boring machines
- Brazing equipment
- C clamps
- Center punches
- Centerless grinding machines
- Clamp-on ammeters
- Claw hammers
- Cold cut chop saws
- Combination milling machines
- Combination squares
- Compression testing machines
- Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
- Computerized numerical control CNC vertical milling machines
- Computerized scales
- Constant temperature baths
Technology
- Ansys Fluent
- Bentley MicroStation
- C++
- CNC Mastercam
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Computerized numerical control CNC programming software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Finite element method FEM software
- IBM CATIA
- MSC Software Adams
- Mathsoft Mathcad
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- prepare technical reports or related documentation
- fill out purchase requisitions
- modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
- test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
- recommend solutions to engineering problems
- develop plans for programs or projects
- use precision measuring tools or equipment
- operate precision test equipment
- operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
- use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
- set up and operate variety of machine tools
- operate pneumatic test equipment
- diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
- communicate technical information
- estimate cost for engineering projects
- analyze engineering design problems
- evaluate engineering data
- analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
- analyze engineering test data
- use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
- use scientific research methodology
- use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
- use technical regulations for engineering problems
- follow manufacturing methods or techniques
- use robotics systems technology
- follow statistical process control procedures
- use knowledge of metric system
- draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
- calculate engineering specifications
- inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
- examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
- understand engineering data or reports
- understand service or repair manuals
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
- conduct performance testing
- record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
- read blueprints
- read schematics
- read technical drawings
- read vehicle manufacturer's specifications
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
- Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
- Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
- Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
- Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
- Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
- Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
- Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
- Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
- Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
- Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
- Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
- Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
- Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
- Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
- Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
- Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
- Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
- Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
- Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Learning Resources
More information on this occupation may be found in the links provided below.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Founded in 1880, ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community.
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