Mechanical Engineering Technologists Go Back to List 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.

Tasks
	Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
	Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
	Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
	Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
	Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as leak detectors, glove boxes, or mechanical pumps.
	Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
	Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
	Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
	Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
	Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, or plant space.

Skills
	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.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $83,854.00 $40.31  $27.45  $30.63 - $47.35  Bridgeport/Stamford $86,948.00 $41.81  $29.62  $35.57 - $52.07  Danbury $65,359.00 $31.42  $22.10  $22.63 - $38.17  Hartford $75,162.00 $36.14  $24.92  $28.60 - $43.22  New Haven $75,525.00 $36.31  $25.02  $28.91 - $39.99  New London/Norwich $99,846.00 $48.01  $35.40  $39.02 - $55.40

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