Mechanical Engineering Technicians

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.

Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.

Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.

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.

Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.

Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.

Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.

Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.

Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.

Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.

Test equipment, using test devices attached to generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as generators or spark plugs.

Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.