Mechanical Engineers
Also called: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer
What they do:
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
On the job, you would:
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Math
Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Development environment software
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$79,230
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
You might like a career in one of these industries:
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