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Mechanical Engineering Technicians - 17-3027.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Research and Development Technician
  • Engineering Lab Technician
  • Equipment Engineer
  • Process Technician
  • Design Engineer
  • Designer
  • Engineering Technical Analyst
  • Lab Technician

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Tasks

  • Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
  • Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
  • Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes.
  • Devise, fabricate, and 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, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
  • Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
  • Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
  • Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
  • Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
  • Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.
  • Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
  • Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
  • Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
  • Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
  • Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
  • Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
  • Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
  • Test equipment, using test devices attached to generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as generators or spark plugs.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze engineering test data
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • calculate engineering specifications
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct performance testing
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate cost for engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • fill out purchase requisitions
  • follow manufacturing methods or techniques
  • follow statistical process control procedures
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
  • operate pneumatic test equipment
  • operate precision test equipment
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read vehicle manufacturer's specifications
  • recommend solutions to engineering problems
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • set up and operate variety of machine tools
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use robotics systems technology
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Mechanical Engineering Assistant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Special Warfare Boat Operator (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Heat-Transfer Technician
  • Mechanical-Engineering Technician
  • Optomechanical Technician
  • Tool Design Checker

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Die-Drawing Checker
  • Drawings Checker, Engineering
  • Heat-Transfer Technician
  • Mechanical-Engineering Technician
  • Optomechanical Technician
  • Tool Design Checker