Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Does not pass

• Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $131M · waiting on a check

• Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $118M · waiting on a check

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $103M · waiting on a check

• Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $101M

• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $93.2M · waiting on a check

• Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $92.2M

• Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $91.1M

• Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $82.3M

• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $82.2M

• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $82.2M

• Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $81.6M

• Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $79.7M

• Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $78.7M

• Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $58.9M

• Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nano diesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $57.3M

• Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $57.2M

• Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $56.7M

• Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $51.7M

• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $48.9M

• Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $48.5M

• Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $47.7M

• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $46.6M · waiting on a check

• Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $46.4M

• Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $44.8M

• Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $42.7M

• Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $42.1M

• Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $40.4M

• Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $39.0M

• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $39.0M

• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $37.4M

• Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $37.1M

• Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $37.1M

• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $37.1M

• Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $37.1M

• Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $36.7M

• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $35.3M

• Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $33.8M

• Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $32.3M

• Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $30.2M · waiting on a check

• Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $29.8M

• Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $29.5M

• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $23.8M

• Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $19.8M

• Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $18.6M

• Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $16.9M

• Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $12.4M

• Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $9.9M