How do they match: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Engineering Analyst
  • Product Engineer
  • Process Analyst
  • Process Engineering Tech
  • Process Engineering Technician
  • Process Technician
  • Certified Control Systems Technician

  • Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
  • Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • 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.
  • Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
  • Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
  • Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
  • Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
  • Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
  • Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

  • Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
  • Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
  • Test products for functionality or quality.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.