How do they match: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
  • Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
  • Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
  • Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
  • Test characteristics of materials or structures.