Occupational Employment Statistics
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Central Minnesota
| 110 | 15 | $34.09/hr | $22.92/hr | $29.08/hr | $36.15/hr | $39.25/hr | $39.32/hr |
Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
Manufacturing | 630 | $30.64/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 10 | $37.05/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 420 | $38.13/hr |
Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
- Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
- Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
- Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.
- Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
- Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.