How do they match: 17-3027.00 - Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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

Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.

Assist engineers or scientists with research.
Document technical design details.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Review technical documents to plan work.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

How do they match: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians