Occupation information for Mechanical Engineers Georgia

description

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.

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Currently Employed: 4,680

Projected Annual Job Openings: 370

Typical Hourly Wage: $37.82 - $59.16

Typical Annual Salary: $78,670 - $123,060

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
  • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
  • Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.
  • Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.
  • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Flowmeters
  • Machine mounts or vibration isolators
  • Semiconductor process systems
  • Signal generators
  • Voltage comparator integrated circuits

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Configuration management software
  • Development environment software
  • Object or component oriented development software