Mechanical engineering technicians apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. Other duties:
Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment.
May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal.
May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles.
May record and interpret test data.
United States SOC Codes included for reference:
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
Top Job Titles: Automotive Technicians, Engineering Intern, Mechanical Technician (Architecture and Engineering), Engineering Technician (Architecture and Engineering), Electro-Mechanical Technician, Operations Technician (Installation, Maintenance, and Repair), Automation Technician (Architecture and Engineering), Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Mechanic, Control Specialist
Top Skills: Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Operations, Microsoft Office, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Automation, Microsoft Word
Top Educational Programs: Engineering Technology, General; Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other; Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other; Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician