Mechanical Engineer Technician
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices.
Mechanical engineering technicians assist with manufacturing processes in factories or with development phases in research and development labs before manufacturing takes place.
Mechanical engineering technologists construct, install and test new and already in-use equipment as per industry standards. It’s a highly technical profession, where they plan efficient, cost-effective assembly line operations and upgraded machinery components using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.
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Job Overview
What does a Mechanical Engineer Technician do?
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report their findings.
They have the responsibility of repairing, installing and maintaining mechanical systems. They collaborate with mechanical engineers on action plans for the design and operation of mechanical equipment. Mechanical engineering technologists execute their work by reading and interpreting design plans for proposed equipment manufacturing to prepare the layout for the assembly of components.
Mechanical Design Knowledge
Mechanical engineers plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products. Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
Team Player
These technicians frequently collaborate in teams with other engineers. They also collaborate with engineers from different specialties, such as scientists and architects, during their work.
Creativity Skills
As a mechanical engineer technician, it’s important that you be able to generate innovative concepts and designs that outperform existing models to address existing challenges.
Detail Oriented
Mechanical engineering technicians can benefit from meticulous attention to detail to verify that all mechanical system components function correctly.
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How much does a Mechanical Engineer Technician make?
The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer Technician in the United States is $75,124 a year. Salaries can be as high as $111,000 and as low as $40,000, the majority of Mechanical Engineer Technician salaries currently range between $57,000 (25th percentile) to $91,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $98,000 annually across the United States.
These are 2025 national salary averages and may fluctuate based on location.
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What does the workplace for a Mechanical Engineer Technician look like?
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians assist with manufacturing processes in factories or with development phases in research and development labs before manufacturing takes place. Some mechanical engineering technicians may be exposed to hazards from equipment, chemicals, or toxic materials, but injuries are rare as long as proper procedures are followed. Most mechanical engineering technicians work full time.How to Start
How to become a Mechanical Engineer Technician?
Companies often seek candidates who have completed post-secondary education, which may include an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology. Mathematics disciplines, such as algebra and calculus, and mechanical-related courses, such as fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering design, are typically a requirement for this career. An associate degree program in mechanical engineering technology typically takes two years to complete. Also, graduates may require to be capable of installing, maintaining and testing mechanical systems.
Mechanical technology graduates can find employment as mechanical technicians in a variety of industries, including research and development, testing laboratories and manufacturing.
