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

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

• 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.

• 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