Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Salary Breakdown

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Average

$64,240

ANNUAL

$30.89

HOURLY

Entry Level

$45,060

ANNUAL

$21.67

HOURLY

Mid Level

$60,460

ANNUAL

$29.07

HOURLY

Expert Level

$96,320

ANNUAL

$46.31

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

1,670

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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Purdue University-West Lafayette
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Information Ordering

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning


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