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Summary Description


	Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Apparatus Engineering Technologist

2.	CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer)

3.	Engineer Technical Staff

4.	Engineering Tech

5.	Engineering Technical Analyst

6.	Engineering Technologist

7.	Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech

8.	Mechanical Designer

9.	Mechanical Designer/Wind-Chill Administrator

10.	Mechanical Engineering Technologist

11.	Mechanical Maintenance

12.	Mechanical Technologist

13.	Senior Advisory

14.	Senior Designer

15.	Senior Process Analyst

16.	Technical Staff Engineer

17.	Tool Analyst

18.	Tooling Engineering Tech

Job Tasks

	Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings. Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.

	Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment. Test products for functionality or quality. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. Design industrial equipment.

	Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures. Design industrial equipment.

	Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment. Document technical design details.

	Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation. Provide technical guidance to other personnel.

	Inspect and test mechanical equipment. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

	Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions. Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data. Document design or operational test results. Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

	Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. Assemble equipment or components.

	Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules. Estimate operational costs. Schedule operational activities.

	Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests. Assist engineers or scientists with research.

	Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress. Test characteristics of materials or structures.

	Oversee, monitor, or inspect mechanical installations or construction projects. Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations. Direct construction activities. Direct installation activities.

	Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes. Design industrial equipment.

	Apply testing or monitoring apparatus to operating equipment. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

	Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment. Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.

	Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, or plant space. Estimate operational costs. Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.

	Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records. Schedule operational activities.

	Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as leak detectors, glove boxes, or mechanical pumps. Maintain mechanical equipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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