Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Code: 17-3027.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Engineering Laboratory Technician (Engineering Lab Technician)
Engineering Technical Analyst
Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
Engineering Technologist
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Mechanical Designer
Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech)
Process Engineering Technician (Process Engineering Tech)
Process Technician
Research and Development Technician (R and D Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Salaries for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians professionals across diverse sectors.
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