Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of machines, components and mechanical equipment.
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 50% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 14% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Determining and configuring equipment and components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Create images or other visual displays
Create images or other visual displays
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 14% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Create images or representations” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Verify mathematical calculations
Verify mathematical calculations
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Apply mathematical principles and develop modelling” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.
Design electromechanical equipment or systems
Design electromechanical equipment or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Supervise engineering or other technical staff
Supervise engineering or other technical staff
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.
Discuss designs or plans with clients
Discuss designs or plans with clients
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Communicate with others to coordinate work” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 15% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 11% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage construction or production projects” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Fabricate products or components using machine tools
Fabricate products or components using machine tools
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 11% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Review technical documents to plan work
Review technical documents to plan work
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Document design or operational test results
Document design or operational test results
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operational specifications design and reporting” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.
Test products for functionality or quality
Test products for functionality or quality
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect products, equipment or facilities” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.
Analyse test or validation data
Analyse test or validation data
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Collect samples and analyse results” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Prepare contracts, disclosures or applications
Prepare contracts, disclosures or applications
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Prepare forms, legislation or proposals” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.
Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.
Design industrial equipment
Design industrial equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Make devices or components
Make devices or components
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)
National Education Code (NEC)
0712: Electricity and Energy
0713: Electronics and Automation
0714: Mechanics and Metal Trades
0741: Engineering Technology
Cluster Families
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Trending Skills
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Emerging Skills
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Job advertisement data is current to 31 December 2021