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Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Currently Employed: 623

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $27.30 - $43.20

Typical Annual Salary: $56,800 - $89,800

• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
• Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
• Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
• Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
• Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
• Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
• Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

• Cold forming presses
• Lathes
• Milling machines
• Polishing machines
• Power grinders

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
• Office suite software
• Word processing software