Mechanical Engineering Technologists

Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.

Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.

Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.

Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.

Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.

Inspect and test mechanical equipment.

Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.

Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.

Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.

Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.

Oversee, monitor, or inspect mechanical installations or construction projects.

Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.

Apply testing or monitoring apparatus to operating equipment.

Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.

Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, or plant space.

Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as leak detectors, glove boxes, or mechanical pumps.

Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.

Assist engineers to design or develop electrochemical devices, such as solid oxide membranes or other products for sustainable applications.

Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.