Mechanical Engineering Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 36,120 - 98,720; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to assist mechanical engineers in various tasks such as preparation of machine layouts and conducting statistical studies. Responsibilities include designing specialized equipment, inspecting mechanical systems, and testing components to evaluate performance. This position offers a salary range from $36,120 to $98,720 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Apply testing or monitoring apparatus to operating equipment.
• Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
• Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
• Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems.
• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics.

Skills

Active Listening

Operation Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Quality Control Analysis

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Job description

Job Overview

Mechanical Engineering Technologist assists mechanical engineers in activities such as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. This role prepares machine layouts, plans work flow, and may conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Responsibilities

• Apply testing or monitoring apparatus to operating equipment.
• Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
• Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
• Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

Key Skills

• 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.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Typical Salary Range

$36,120 to $98,720 per year.