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.
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.
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
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Also called:
Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer)
Application Engineer
Automation Engineer
Body Engineer
Brake Engineer
Car Designer
Combustion Engineer
Cooling and Heating Systems Design Engineer
Cryogenics Engineer
Design Engineer
Diesel Engineer
Diesel Retrofit Designer
Distribution Engineer
Dust Control Engineer
Electromechanical Engineer
Engine Designer
Engineer
Equipment Engineer
Erecting Engineer
Facilities Mechanical Design Engineer
Field Service Engineer
Geothermal Power Generation Mechanical Engineer
Heating and Cooling Systems Engineer
Heating Engineer
HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer)
HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
Hydraulic Engineer
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Engineer
Industrial Green Systems Designer
Industrial Retrofit Designer
Installation Engineer
Internal Combustion Engineer
Machine Design Engineer
Machine Tool Designer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Facilities Engineer
Mechanical Designer
Mechanical Development Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mechanical Equipment Test Engineer
Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer)
Mechanical Project Engineer
Mechanical Research Engineer
Motorcycle Designer
Plant Engineer
Plant Equipment Engineer
Product Development Engineer
Product Engineer
Products Engineer
Products Mechanical Design Engineer
Project Engineer
Refrigeration Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer)
Roller Coaster Designer
Roller Coaster Engineer
Servomechanism Designer
Sheet Metal Engineer
Stress Analyst
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Systems Engineer
Test Engineer
Test Inspection Engineer
Textile Engineer
Tool and Die Engineer
Tool Design Engineer
Tool Designer
Tool Engineer
Tool Maker
Tooling Engineer
Utilization Engineer
Ventilating Engineer
Ventilating Expert
Weapons Designer
Weapons Engineer
Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineer
Knowledge
Business and Management
Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Manufacturing and Production
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Mathematics and Science
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography
Health Services
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
Education and Training
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
English Language
Foreign Language
Philosophy and Theology
Law and Public Safety
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Communications
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Skills
Content
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science
Process
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Social Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Resource Management Skills
Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Abilities
Verbal Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Quantitative Abilities
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Memory
Memorization
Perceptual Abilities
Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Spatial Abilities
Spatial Orientation
Visualization
Attentiveness
Selective Attention
Time Sharing
Fine Manipulative Abilities
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity
Control Movement Abilities
Control Precision
Reaction Time and Speed Abilities
Reaction Time
Wrist-Finger Speed
Physical Strength Abilities
Trunk Strength
Visual Abilities
Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Depth Perception
Auditory and Speech Abilities
Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Salary
New workersAverageExperienced
£28,000/yr
£0/yr
£60,000/yr
New workers start around £28,000. Normal pay is £50,594 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £60,000.