Assists Mechanical Engineers with designs, and creates, tests, and manufactures machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. Applies knowledge of mechanical engineering technology under direction of engineering and scientific staff. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than... [+] More

Assists Mechanical Engineers with designs, and creates, tests, and manufactures machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. Applies knowledge of mechanical engineering technology under direction of engineering and scientific staff. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers.

Assists in product tests. Makes sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, analyzes results, and writes reports. Prepares layouts and drawings of the assembly process and of parts to be manufactured. Estimates labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal or wood shops. Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products, such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control. Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. May test and inspect machines and equipment in manufacturing departments or work with engineers to eliminate production problems. [-] Less

Answers civil engineering problems, using the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics. Assists Civil Engineer in planning the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures, and performs related surveys and studies. Helps Civil... [+] More

Answers civil engineering problems, using the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics. Assists Civil Engineer in planning the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures, and performs related surveys and studies. Helps Civil Engineer in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers.

Examines project specifications and talks with Civil Engineer concerning assistance required, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports. Conducts materials testing and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge necessary to conduct tests. Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results of tests. Surveys project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites, using maps and surveying equipment. Drafts detailed dimensional drawings, such as those needed for highway plans, structural steel fabrication, and water control projects. Calculates dimensions, profile specifications, and quantities of materials such as steel, concrete, and asphalt. Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications. May assist engineers to ensure that construction and repair of water and wastewater treatment systems meet pollution control requirements. [-] Less

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Tests and examines geological fluid samples and data to determine petroleum and mineral content. Assesses sample to determine potential productivity of formation. Moves controls on panel to fire charge into formation and to operate hydraulic mechanism that thrusts and seals probe into perforation.

Determines potential productivity of formation, analyzing fluid in sample. Measures and records physical and geologic conditions in oil or gas wells, using instruments lowered into wells or by analysis of the mud from wells. May collect information about oil and gas well drilling operations and geological and geophysical prospecting. [-] Less

Develops plans for construction and utilization of revenue-producing vehicle parking facilities

plans and conducts comprehensive field surveys to locate sites for new parking facilities. Analyzes factors such as capacity, turnover, rates, and required property changes relative to proposed sites, and prepares... [+] More

Develops plans for construction and utilization of revenue-producing vehicle parking facilities

plans and conducts comprehensive field surveys to locate sites for new parking facilities. Analyzes factors such as capacity, turnover, rates, and required property changes relative to proposed sites, and prepares maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings. Designs parking lot facilities, including spaces, aisles, driveways, lighting, gates, landscaping, cashier booths, storm drains, grades, and paving details, and prepares cost estimates. Evaluates work performed by contractors to verify conformity to specifications. Keeps log of construction projects and prepares final reports. Reports maintenance problems occurring at facilities to supervisor. Prepares replies to public suggestions and complaints. [-] Less

Monitors quality, creates, improves, and tests chemical-plant processes, products, equipment, and instrumentation, applying chemical engineering principles and technical skills to assist chemical engineers. Collects data, prepares charts, sketches, diagrams, flowcharts, and compiles and records engineering data to clarify design details... [+] More

Monitors quality, creates, improves, and tests chemical-plant processes, products, equipment, and instrumentation, applying chemical engineering principles and technical skills to assist chemical engineers. Collects data, prepares charts, sketches, diagrams, flowcharts, and compiles and records engineering data to clarify design details or functional criteria of chemical processing and physical operation units.

Participates in fabricating, installing, and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met. Tests developmental equipment and formulates standard operating procedures. Tests processing equipment and instruments to observe and record operating characteristics and performance of specified design or process. Observes chemical or physical operation processes, and recommends modification or change. Observes and confers with equipment operators to ensure specified techniques are used. Writes technical reports and submits finding to Chemical Engineer. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of chemical processing equipment. May prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, such as synthetic textiles, detergents, and fertilizers following formula. May set up test apparatus. May instruct or direct activities of technical personnel. May assist in developing and testing prototype processing systems. May assist in development of pilot-plant units. [-] Less

Examines and assesses the efficient use of personnel, materials, and machines in factories, stores, repair shops, offices, and other businesses. Prepares layouts of machinery and equipment, figures flow of work, makes statistical studies, and analyzes costs.

Prepares charts, graphs, and diagrams... [+] More

Examines and assesses the efficient use of personnel, materials, and machines in factories, stores, repair shops, offices, and other businesses. Prepares layouts of machinery and equipment, figures flow of work, makes statistical studies, and analyzes costs.

Prepares charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization. Observes workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate. Recommends revision of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards. Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations to establish standard production rate and to improve efficiency. Aids in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays. [-] Less

Assists Mechanical Engineers with designs, and creates, tests, and manufactures machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. Applies knowledge of mechanical engineering technology under direction of engineering and scientific staff. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than... [+] More

Assists Mechanical Engineers with designs, and creates, tests, and manufactures machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. Applies knowledge of mechanical engineering technology under direction of engineering and scientific staff. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers.

Assists in product tests. Makes sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, analyzes results, and writes reports. Prepares layouts and drawings of the assembly process and of parts to be manufactured. Estimates labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal or wood shops. Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products, such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control. Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. May test and inspect machines and equipment in manufacturing departments or work with engineers to eliminate production problems. [-] Less

All engineering technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Exclude Broadcast Technicians (27-4012).