How to become a Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical engineering technicians carry out technical support functions as part of mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, operations and maintenance. They may work under the direction of mechanical engineers, technologists and associates in all stages of planning, design, maintenance and production.
Personal requirements for a Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Enjoy technical and engineering activities
- Interested in machinery design and application
- Able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Aptitude for computing and design
- Willing to accept responsibility and supervise other people
- Able to perform careful, accurate work
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Duties & Tasks of a Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical engineering technicians may perform the following tasks:
- Develop drawings in the design process for new machinery or equipment, often using computer-dided design (CAD) or drafting software
- Design precision equipment, machine tools and production machinery
- Assemble and install new or altered mechanical equipment, parts, machine tools and controls
- Help 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.
Working conditions for a Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical engineering associates work in offices, technical laboratories, workshops or on site. They work in teams, usually reporting to engineers or technologists, supervising technicians and tradespeople.
Specializations
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.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical engineering technicians carry out technical support functions as part of mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, operations and maintenance. They may work under the direction of mechanical engineers, technologists and associates in all stages of planning, design, maintenance and production.
