Mechanical Engineers — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Design
6.0
Engineering and Technology
5.7
Mechanical
5.2
Mathematics
4.8
Physics
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.5
Production and Processing
4.5
Public Safety and Security
4.1
English Language
4.1
Administrative
3.9
Education and Training
3.8
Administration and Management
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Chemistry
3.0
Personnel and Human Resources
2.8
Building and Construction
2.8
Law and Government
2.6
Sales and Marketing
2.5
Economics and Accounting
2.4
Transportation
2.4
Communications and Media
2.3
Telecommunications
2.3
Psychology
2.1
Biology
1.9
Sociology and Anthropology
1.8
Geography
1.8
Foreign Language
1.6
Medicine and Dentistry
1.6
Philosophy and Theology
1.5
Therapy and Counseling
1.4
Fine Arts
1.3
History and Archeology
1.3
Food Production
1.0
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.8
Written Comprehension
4.8
Oral Expression
4.8
Deductive Reasoning
4.8
Mathematical Reasoning
4.5
Inductive Reasoning
4.3
Information Ordering
4.3
Problem Sensitivity
4.1
Category Flexibility
4.1
Number Facility
4.1
Written Expression
4.0
Originality
4.0
Near Vision
4.0
Fluency of Ideas
3.9
Visualization
3.9
Speech Recognition
3.5
Flexibility of Closure
3.4
Perceptual Speed
3.3
Selective Attention
3.3
Speech Clarity
3.3
Far Vision
3.1
Memorization
3.0
Speed of Closure
2.9
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Time Sharing
2.8
Hearing Sensitivity
2.5
Auditory Attention
2.5
Finger Dexterity
2.3
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.0
Control Precision
1.9
Reaction Time
1.9
Depth Perception
1.9
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.8
Trunk Strength
1.8
Manual Dexterity
1.6
Spatial Orientation
1.5
Rate Control
1.4
Extent Flexibility
1.4
Peripheral Vision
1.1
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Response Orientation
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Dynamic Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Realistic
6.4
Investigative
5.1
Conventional
4.8
Artistic
2.0
Enterprising
2.0
Social
1.2