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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

About this Career Path

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

Environment

Mechanical engineering technicians assist with manufacturing processes in factories, or with development phases in research and development labs before manufacturing takes place.

Salary Breakdown

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$61,970

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$37,860

ENTRY LEVEL

$60,220

MID LEVEL

$81,370

EXPERT LEVEL

$29.80

AVERAGE HOURLY

$18.20

ENTRY LEVEL

$28.95

MID LEVEL

$39.12

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

185

Current Available Jobs

510

Projected job openings through 2032

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

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KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

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KNOWLEDGE

Design

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KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

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KNOWLEDGE

English Language

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SKILL

Active Listening

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SKILL

Critical Thinking

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SKILL

Reading Comprehension

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SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

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SKILL

Speaking

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ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

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ABILITY

Written Comprehension

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ABILITY

Information Ordering

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ABILITY

Near Vision

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ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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