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Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

  • Ideal for those who love hands-on work with innovative machinery and systems.
  • Play a crucial role in enhancing and optimizing mechanical equipment performance.
  • Unique chance to bridge engineering concepts with practical, real-world applications.
💰 Earn $61K-$98K
📚 Associate Degree

Overview

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

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

3,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$77,750 in California
$64,020 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  • Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
  • Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
  • Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Science
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Personal relationships

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