According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. | 89% |
| Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements. | 86% |
| Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. | 83% |
| Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs. | 79% |
| Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions. | 79% |
| Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification. | 79% |
| Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints. | 79% |
| Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations. | 79% |
| Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. | 78% |
| Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software. | 78% |
| Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. | 77% |
| Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems. | 75% |
| Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact. | 75% |
| Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems. | 74% |
| Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products. | 73% |
| Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs. | 72% |
| Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency. | 72% |
| Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications. | 72% |
| Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering. | 72% |
| Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects. | 72% |
| Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. | 72% |
| Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers. | 71% |
| Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges. | 71% |
| Solicit new business. | 71% |
| Provide technical customer service. | 70% |
| Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement. | 68% |
| Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition. | 67% |
| Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution. | 59% |
