Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical Engineers typically perform the following tasks: • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements. • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations. • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions. • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications. • Provide technical customer service. • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. • Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software. • Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems. • Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification. • Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs. • Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. • Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects. • Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs. • Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency. • Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges. • Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints. • Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.