Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to apply principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include setting up test apparatus, collaborating with engineering staff, and ensuring equipment performance. Ideal candidates will possess skills in reading comprehension and critical thinking, and should be familiar with tools such as Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and CAD software. This position is crucial for effective testing and adjustment of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment.
• Discuss changes in design and manufacturing methods with staff.
• Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed systems.
• Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings.
• Review project specifications to modify fabrication and assembly requirements.
• Ascertain test specifications, procedures, and technical problems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Operation Monitoring

Writing

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

MATLAB

CAD software

LabVIEW

SOLIDWORKS

PTC Creo Parametric

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician

What is a Mechanical Engineering Technician?

Mechanical Engineering Technician Job Description Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Engineering Technician

• Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
• Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
• Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Mechanical Engineering Technician?

These are the skills Mechanical Engineering Technicians say are the most useful in their careers:

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Tools & Technologies Used by Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Mechanical Engineering Technicians may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Computer aided design CAD software
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Dassault Systemes CATIA
• Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
• Bentley MicroStation
• PTC Creo Parametric
• Autodesk Revit
• Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
• Corel WordPerfect
• Wolfram Research Mathematica
• Autodesk Inventor