Mechanical Engineering Technician

Manufacturing
17-3027.00

Description

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Potential Titles

Engineering Laboratory Technician (Engineering Lab Technician); Engineering Technical Analyst; Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech); Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech); Mechanical Designer; Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech); Process Engineering Technician (Process Engineering Tech); Process Technician; Research and Development Technician (R and D Tech); Heat Transfer Technician; Tool Design Checker; Heat Transfer Technician; Tool Design Checker; Optomechanical Technician; Mech Engineering Technician; Optomechanical Technician; Mechanical Engineering Technician; Heat Transfer Technician; Mechanical Engineering Technician; Tool Design Checker; Optomechanical Technician

Technology Used

Analytical or scientific software — ANSYS Mechanical; Finite element method FEM software; MSC Software Adams; The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Bentley MicroStation; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — CNC Mastercam; Stereolithography SLA rapid prototyping systems; TekSoft CAMWorks; Three-dimensional 3D solid modeling software
Industrial control software — Computerized numerical control CNC programming software; Robotic control software; Soft Servo Systems LadderWorks PLC
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint

Apprenticeships Available

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Program Details

Training Time

6-12 Months

Job Training

2 Years

Training 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.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Participant Gains

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

Employer Gains

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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