Mechanical Engineers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
2. 02Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
3. 03Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
4. 04Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
5. 05Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
6. 06Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
7. 07Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
8. 08Provide technical customer service.
9. 09Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
10. 10Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.
11. 11Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
12. 12Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading