Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians typically perform the following tasks: • 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. • 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. • 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. • Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes. • Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing. • Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures. • Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions. • Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance. • Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment. • Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment. • Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records. • Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.