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

Currently Employed: 1,040

Projected Annual Job Openings: 90

Typical Hourly Wage: $25.34 - $37.65

Typical Annual Salary: $52,700 - $78,300

• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
• Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
• Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.
• Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
• Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
• Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes.

• Amplifiers
• Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
• Injection molding machines
• Power grinders
• Screwdrivers

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
• Industrial control software
• Office suite software