Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical engineering technicians carry out technical support functions in mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, operations and maintenance.

Mechanical engineering technicians may work under the direction of mechanical engineers, technologists and associates in all stages of planning, design, maintenance and production. Mechanical engineering technicians may perform the following tasks:

develop drawings in the design process for new machinery or equipment, often with the aid of computer-aided design or drafting (CAD)
design precision equipment, machine tools and production machinery
assemble and install new or altered mechanical equipment, parts, machine tools and controls, and help to construct, maintain and repair engineering machinery
perform workshop and field tests using standard instruments and methods, and assist in developing quality control tests for products and parts
study material handling methods and suggest changes to reduce handling costs.

Specialisations:

Mechanical engineering technicians can specialise as boiler testing technicians, hydraulic control technicians, mechanical detail drafters, mechanical engineering drafters, pipe testing technicians or tool design detail drafters. With experience and sometimes further study, it is possible to become a mechanical engineering associate, technologist or professional engineer.

Mechanical engineering technicians may work in offices, technical laboratories, workshops or on-site.

Personal Requirements:

enjoy technical and engineering activities
interested in machinery design and application
willing to accept responsibility and to supervise other people
able to perform careful, accurate work
able to work as part of a team.

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