mechanical engineering technician
Mechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments, and perform tests. They also develop layouts and drawings, collate and interpret data and write reports.
Also called: mechanical engineering inspector, mechanical engineering system inspector, mechanical engineering technical operator, engineering technical manager, engineering technical apprentice, engineering test supervisor
- 14
- essential skills
- 25
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3115
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Essential skills
14Optional skills
25- analyse production processes for improvement
- assess operating cost
- blueprints
- CAD software
- create technical plans
- ensure equipment availability
- fluid mechanics
- health and safety in the workplace
- interpret technical requirements
- maintain power plants
- manage supplies
- material mechanics
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- nuclear energy
- order supplies
- oversee quality control
- perform maintenance on installed equipment
- perform test run
- read standard blueprints
- record test data
- technical drawings
- technical terminology
- use CAD software
- use computer-aided engineering systems
- use testing equipment
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