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Description
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, geothermal power plants, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.
Job Titles
- Marine engineering technologist
- Mechanical engineering technologist
- Tool and die designer
- Tool designer
Main Duties
- Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
- Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
- Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
- Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
- Inspect mechanical installations and construction
- Prepare contract and tender documents
- Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
- Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.
Workplaces
- Consulting engineering companies
- Government departments
- Institutions
- Manufacturing and processing companies
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Evaluation
Abilities
- Control of Settings
- Deductive Reasoning
- Depth Perception
- Fluency of Ideas
- Information Ordering
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Independence
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Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $18.22 | $25.60 | $42.14 |
| Canada | $22.00 | $32.00 | $48.08 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.