According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. | 80% |
| Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings. | 79% |
| Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results. | 75% |
| Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval. | 75% |
| Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign. | 74% |
| Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation. | 74% |
| Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress. | 73% |
| Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops. | 73% |
| Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications. | 71% |
| Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods. | 70% |
| Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. | 70% |
| Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills. | 70% |
| Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance. | 69% |
| Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear. | 69% |
| Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes. | 69% |
| Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors. | 69% |
| Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing. | 68% |
| Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures. | 67% |
| Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance. | 67% |
| Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions. | 67% |
| Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment. | 66% |
| Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing. | 65% |
| Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment. | 65% |
| Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records. | 63% |
| Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests. | 63% |
| Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs. | 59% |
