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Life As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Career Description 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.

Life As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist

  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
  • Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
  • Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, or plant space.
  • Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.

Skills Needed to be a Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Below is a list of the skills most Mechanical Engineering Technologists say are important on the job.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Types of Mechanical Engineering Technologist Jobs

  • Engineering Technical Analyst
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Operations Analyst
  • Senior Advisory
  • Technical Staff Engineer

Is There Job Demand for Mechanical Engineering Technologists?

There were about 76,800 jobs for Mechanical Engineering Technologist in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.2% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,000 new jobs for Mechanical Engineering Technologist by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 7,100 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Mechanical Engineering Technologist are Utah, Nevada, and Connecticut. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, West Virginia, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Mechanical Engineering Technologist Average Salary

Mechanical Engineering Technologists make between $36,120 and $98,720 a year.

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Maine, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Mechanical Engineering Technologists in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $59,380
Alaska $71,850
Arizona $59,210
Arkansas $60,310
California $71,420
Colorado $63,590
Connecticut $64,510
Delaware $51,380
District of Columbia $92,600
Florida $58,860
Georgia $59,830
Hawaii $76,070
Idaho $55,540
Illinois $63,760
Indiana $58,450
Iowa $57,620
Kansas $65,870
Kentucky $58,880
Louisiana $59,930
Maine $79,670
Maryland $84,790
Massachusetts $64,220
Michigan $64,270
Minnesota $57,440
Mississippi $60,500
Missouri $59,830
Montana $59,810
Nebraska $57,630
Nevada $71,330
New Hampshire $57,730
New Jersey $75,380
New Mexico $78,160
New York $63,780
North Carolina $63,600
North Dakota $75,030
Ohio $61,060
Oklahoma $63,790
Oregon $56,890
Pennsylvania $57,210
Rhode Island $73,240
South Carolina $70,820
South Dakota $51,110
Tennessee $57,800
Texas $66,630
Utah $56,480
Vermont $58,960
Virginia $77,280
Washington $74,810
West Virginia $70,550
Wisconsin $58,780
Wyoming $67,110

What Tools do Mechanical Engineering Technologists Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Mechanical Engineering Technologists may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Bentley Microstation
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Mathsoft Mathcad
  • Data acquisition software
  • Finite element method FEM software
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • ANSYS FLUENT
  • ANSYS
  • ProModel

How to Become a Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Learn what Mechanical Engineering Technologist education requirements there are.

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What work experience do I need to become a Mechanical Engineering Technologist?

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Who Employs Mechanical Engineering Technologists?

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists work in the following industries:

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