Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Mechanical
5.2
Engineering and Technology
4.9
Design
4.8
Mathematics
4.1
Physics
4.1
Computers and Electronics
4.0
English Language
3.7
Education and Training
3.5
Production and Processing
3.4
Administrative
3.3
Administration and Management
3.0
Chemistry
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.5
Building and Construction
2.5
Law and Government
2.5
Communications and Media
2.2
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Telecommunications
2.0
Transportation
1.9
Personnel and Human Resources
1.8
Food Production
1.7
Geography
1.5
Foreign Language
1.4
Psychology
1.4
Sales and Marketing
1.4
History and Archeology
1.4
Medicine and Dentistry
1.4
Philosophy and Theology
1.3
Biology
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.2
Sociology and Anthropology
1.2
Fine Arts
1.0
Abilities (52)
Written Comprehension
4.3
Category Flexibility
4.3
Deductive Reasoning
4.1
Information Ordering
4.1
Oral Comprehension
4.0
Oral Expression
4.0
Problem Sensitivity
4.0
Inductive Reasoning
4.0
Near Vision
4.0
Written Expression
3.9
Number Facility
3.9
Visualization
3.9
Speech Recognition
3.8
Mathematical Reasoning
3.5
Selective Attention
3.5
Flexibility of Closure
3.4
Originality
3.3
Perceptual Speed
3.3
Visual Color Discrimination
3.3
Speech Clarity
3.3
Fluency of Ideas
3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3.1
Finger Dexterity
3.1
Control Precision
3.1
Reaction Time
3.1
Far Vision
3.1
Manual Dexterity
3.0
Memorization
2.9
Multilimb Coordination
2.9
Auditory Attention
2.9
Hearing Sensitivity
2.8
Speed of Closure
2.6
Time Sharing
2.6
Trunk Strength
2.6
Extent Flexibility
2.6
Response Orientation
2.5
Rate Control
2.4
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.3
Depth Perception
2.3
Static Strength
2.1
Stamina
2.1
Spatial Orientation
2.0
Explosive Strength
2.0
Dynamic Strength
2.0
Gross Body Coordination
2.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
2.0
Night Vision
2.0
Peripheral Vision
2.0
Glare Sensitivity
2.0
Sound Localization
2.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.6
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Realistic
6.3
Investigative
5.4
Conventional
4.8
Artistic
2.2
Social
1.2
Enterprising
1.1