O*NET-SOC 17-2141.00
Mechanical Engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.Core1411
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.Core20733
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.Core20736
- Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.Core1412
- Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.Supplemental19628
- Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.Supplemental19627
- Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.Core20734
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.Core1421
- Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.Supplemental19631
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.Core1413
- Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.Supplemental20739
- Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.Supplemental1430
- Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.Supplemental19629
- Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.Supplemental19632
- Provide technical customer service.Core20741
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.Core1419
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.Core20737
- Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.Supplemental19630
- Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.Core1420
- Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.Core20735
- Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.Core1418
- Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.Core1429
- Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.Supplemental20742
- Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.Core20738
- Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.Supplemental1431
- Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.Supplemental1427
- Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.Core1423
- Solicit new business.Supplemental20740
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 92 examples in 25 categories, 32 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- 1CadCam Unigraphics
- Rapid prototyping software
Analytical or scientific software
- Accelerated life testing software
- ANSYS simulation software
- Blue Ridge Numerics CFDesign
- Computational fluid dynamics CFD software
- Data acquisition software
- Design of experiments DOE software
- Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software
- Finite element method FEM software
- Grid generation software
- Life cycle cost software
- MAYA Nastran
- Mesh generation software
- Minitab
- Modal analysis software
- Motion analysis software
- Reliability analysis software
- ReliaSoft Alta 6 Pro
- ReliaSoft BlockSim
- ReliaSoft Weibull++ 6
- Sigmetrix CETOL 6 Sigma
- Statistical energy analysis SEA software
- Statistical software
- The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
- Video analysis software
Development environment software
- Adobe ActionScript
- CHot Technology
- Hewlett-Packard HP Graphics Language HPGL
- Ladder Logic
- Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
- MUMPS M
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Rockwell Automation software
- Verilog
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
- SmugMug Flickr
- Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
- Autodesk RevitHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Failure assessment software
- InnovMetric PolyWorks
- Intergraph Plant Design System PDS
- Lambda Research OSLO
- Mathsoft Mathcad
- Metrix Imageware Surfacer
- Optical analysis software
- PTC Creo ParametricIn Demand
- Reverse engineering software
- SolidWorks COSMOSWorks
- UGS I-DEAS
- Zemax
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Bill of materials software
Instant messaging software
- Blink
Object or component oriented development software
- C++Hot Technology
- G-code
- PerlHot Technology
- PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
- RHot Technology
Configuration management software
- ChefHot Technology
- Perforce Helix software
- PuppetHot Technology
Industrial control software
- Computer numerical control CNC software
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Financial analysis software
- Cost estimating software
Geographic information system
- ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
- Geographic information system GIS software
Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Microsoft Dynamics
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Project management software
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology
Document management software
- Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Operating system software
- Shell scriptHot Technology
Data base management system software
- Teradata DatabaseHot Technology
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Review technical documents to plan work.
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Research industrial processes or operations.
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Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identify new applications for existing technologies.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimate operational costs.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Determine operational methods.
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Implement design or process improvements.
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Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
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Thinking Creatively
Create images or other visual displays.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Install production equipment or systems.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Design structures or facilities.
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Design industrial processing systems.
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Design industrial equipment.
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Create models of engineering designs or methods.
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Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare proposal documents.
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Document technical design details.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
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Selling or Influencing Others
Perform marketing activities.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
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Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise production or support personnel.
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Direct installation activities.
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Direct industrial production activities.
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Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise customers on the use of products or services.
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Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.