Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3027.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
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💼 Also Known As
Apparatus Engineering TechnologistAutomation Design CheckerBrinell TesterCertified Control Systems Technician (CCST)Computer-Aided Design DesignerDevelopment TechnicianElectrical Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianEngineering AideEngineering AnalystEngineering Data AnalystEngineering Drawings CheckerEngineering Laboratory Technician (Engineering Lab Technician)Engineering Technical AnalystEngineering Technician (Engineering Tech)Engineering TechnologistExperimental TechnicianGyroscope TechnicianGyroscopic Engineering TechnicianHeat Transfer TechnicianHydraulic Technician
⚡ Skills (20)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Speaking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Writing4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Mathematics3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (46)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk Revit
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0ANSYS Mechanical
Analytical or scientific software
0ANSYS simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Ansys Fluent
Analytical or scientific software
0Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
Computer aided design CAD software
0Autodesk Inventor
Computer aided design CAD software
0CNC Mastercam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computerized numerical control CNC programming software
Industrial control software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Data acquisition software
Analytical or scientific software
0Finite element method FEM software
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Intellisense Intellisuite
Analytical or scientific software
0MSC Software Adams
Analytical or scientific software
0Mathsoft Mathcad
Computer aided design CAD software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
0PTC Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica
Computer aided design CAD software
0ProModel
Process mapping and design software
0Robotic control software
Industrial control software
0Soft Servo Systems LadderWorks PLC
Industrial control software
0Spectral Dynamics Star Acoustics
Analytical or scientific software
0Spectral Dynamics Star Modal
Analytical or scientific software
0Stereolithography SLA rapid prototyping systems
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0TekSoft CAMWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Three-dimensional 3D solid modeling software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Aerospace Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Electrical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Manufacturing Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Mechatronics Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Mechanical Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians → Software Developers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (81% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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