Hybrid programs blend both competency- and time-based strategies,
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Anonymous
North Carolina (SAA)
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
38
Skills
Test products for functionality or quality.
2
Test products for functionality or quality.
2
- Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
- Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
1
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
1
- Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Review technical documents to plan work.
2
Review technical documents to plan work.
2
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
3
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
3
- Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
- Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
Analyze test or validation data.
1
Analyze test or validation data.
1
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Document design or operational test results.
2
Document design or operational test results.
2
- Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
1
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
1
- Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
1
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
1
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
1
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
1
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
3
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
3
- Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
- Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
- Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
Estimate operational costs.
2
Estimate operational costs.
2
- Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
- Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
Design industrial equipment.
4
Design industrial equipment.
4
- Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
- Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
- Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
- Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
1
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
1
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Analyze green technology design requirements.
1
Analyze green technology design requirements.
1
- Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
Assemble equipment or components.
1
Assemble equipment or components.
1
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
1
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
1
- Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Assist engineers or scientists with research.
1
Assist engineers or scientists with research.
1
- Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
1
Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
1
- Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
1
Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
1
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
1
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
1
- Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
Document technical design details.
1
Document technical design details.
1
- Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
1
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
1
- Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Fabricate devices or components.
1
Fabricate devices or components.
1
- Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
1
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
1
- Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
1
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
1
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
Schedule operational activities.
1
Schedule operational activities.
1
- Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
1
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
1
- Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
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