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22301.01 – Mechanical engineering technologists

Mechanical engineering technologists provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, geothermal power plants, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Marine engineering technologist
  • Mechanical engineering technologist
  • Tool and die designer
  • Tool designer

Core competencies

  • Troubleshooting to conduct tests on machines, components and materials to determine origins of errors or problems
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to continuously monitor machinery and equipment to detect problems early and prevent equipment failures, including computer-assisted design (CAD) machines
  • Near Vision to accurately read detailed drawings and designs with specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems and other systems
  • Information Ordering to effectively organize and prioritize information on complex mechanical systems or projects
  • Attention to Detail to identify and address minor deviations, defects or discrepancies that could impact functionality or efficiency of mechanical systems and components
  • Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery to understand the principles of mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics and materials sciences to design and optimize mechanical systems and components

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
  • Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
  • Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
  • Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
  • Inspect mechanical installations and construction
  • Prepare contract and tender documents
  • Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
  • Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.

Additional information

  • There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales or drafting technologists and technicians.
  • Progression to supervisory occupations such as mechanical construction supervisor, manufacturing supervisor or operations maintenance manager is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Drafting technologists and technicians (22212)
  • Industrial designers (22211)
  • Manufacturing managers (90010)
  • Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (62100)
  • Utilities managers (90011)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

223 – Technical occupations related to engineering

Minor group

2230 – Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering

Unit group

22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

Occupational profile

22301.01 – Mechanical engineering technologists

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