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Mechanical Engineering Technologists

SOC 17-3029.07

Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Operation Monitoring

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Quality Control Analysis

3.5

Writing

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.7

Mechanical

4.4

Production and Processing

4.3

Design

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

English Language

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Administration and Management

3.5

Key Tasks

1Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.

2Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.

3Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.

4Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.

5Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.

Also Known As

Apparatus Engineering Technologist CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer) Data Analyst Engineer Technical Staff Engineering Aide Engineering Analyst Engineering Tech Engineering Technical Analyst Engineering Technologist Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech