Occupational Profile & What They Do

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

Alternative Tech Titles

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.