Manages and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the design and development of new or modified products. Coordinates the creation of blueprints and other engineering data. Plans and establishes engineering schedules and follows up performance against estimates. Oversees compilation of... [+] More

Manages and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the design and development of new or modified products. Coordinates the creation of blueprints and other engineering data. Plans and establishes engineering schedules and follows up performance against estimates. Oversees compilation of cost control and statistical data.

Ensures accuracy of drawings and adherence to established organizational standards and objectives. Manages development of material selection standards. Approves process specification and design standards. Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary. Prepares and controls departmental annual budget. Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel. [-] Less

Researches, develops, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems that may involve nanotechnology. Oversees and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Activities may involve but are not... [+] More

Researches, develops, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems that may involve nanotechnology. Oversees and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Activities may involve but are not limited to electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines, power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing, etc. Excludes supervisory and paraprofessional level positions.

Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application. Designs products or systems, such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Plans and oversees engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems. Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications. Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment. May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software. May use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing and for developing alternative designs. May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. May specialize in specific field of mechanical engineering, such as heat transfer, hydraulics, electromechanical, controls and instrumentation, robotics, nuclear systems, tooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration; or in type of product, such as propulsion systems or machinery and mechanical equipment; or in type of work, such as steam or gas generation and distribution, steam plant engineering, or system planning. [-] Less

Assists Mechanical Engineer in developing detailed design drawings and related specifications of mechanical equipment, according to engineering sketches and design proposal specifications. Makes sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, assesses results, and prepares reports. Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications,... [+] More

Assists Mechanical Engineer in developing detailed design drawings and related specifications of mechanical equipment, according to engineering sketches and design proposal specifications. Makes sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, assesses results, and prepares reports. Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors, such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts. Assists mechanical engineers in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing machinery, consumer products, and other equipment.

Sketches rough layout of machine and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes. Computes magnitude, direction, and point of application of tension, compression, and bending forces, and develops geometric shape of machine parts to accommodate operating loads. Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of machine and subassemblies, including specifications for gear ratios, bearing loads, and direction of moving parts, using engineering data and standard references. Compiles and analyzes test data to determine effect of machine design on various factors, such as temperature, pressures, speed, horsepower, and fuel consumption. Modifies machine design to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems. May measure machine and parts during production to ensure compliance with design specifications, using precision measuring instruments. May specialize in specific type of machine, such as air-cooled internal combustion engines, diesel engines, or machine tools. May use computer-assisted design drafting equipment and software to develop designs. [-] Less

Drafts detailed drawings of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices, indicating dimensions and tolerances, fasteners and joining requirements, and other engineering data. Calculates and lays out dimensions angles, curvature, materials to be used, relationship of one part to... [+] More

Drafts detailed drawings of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices, indicating dimensions and tolerances, fasteners and joining requirements, and other engineering data. Calculates and lays out dimensions angles, curvature, materials to be used, relationship of one part to another, and relationship of various parts, utilizing knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, materials, technology, and related physical sciences.

Reviews rough sketches and engineering specifications received from engineer or architect. Creates preliminary or final sketch of proposed drawing, using standard drafting techniques and devices or using computer-assisted design drafting equipment. Modifies drawings as directed by engineer. Drafts multiple-view assembly, subassembly, and layout drawings as required for manufacture and repair of machines and equipment. After gaining experience, drafters progress to more difficult work with less supervision. [-] Less

Inspects and tests completed instruments, such as master and gyro indicators, and their subassemblies, performing a variety of related duties. Examines metal and glass parts for surface scratches and nicks, internal threads, position of assembled parts, presence of bonding adhesive... [+] More

Inspects and tests completed instruments, such as master and gyro indicators, and their subassemblies, performing a variety of related duties. Examines metal and glass parts for surface scratches and nicks, internal threads, position of assembled parts, presence of bonding adhesive at designated points, and adequacy of soldering. Verifies dimensions of parts and location of holes, grooves, and other points according to blueprints, using measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and height and depth gauges.

Turns parts, such as gears and verniers, to test freedom of movement. Connects assembly to testing devices, observes dials, and compares readings against standards to determine electrical characteristics. Connects assembly to outlet and counts revolution of disk attached to generator during timed interval to ascertain rate of generator speed. Moves gears to turn dial at desired point and tightens or loosens control nuts on vernier to synchronize movement of both units. [-] Less

Fabricates, alters, or repairs mechanical instruments or mechanical assemblies of electrical or electronic instruments, such as chronometric timing devices, barographs, thermostats, seismographs, and servomechanisms, applying knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, shop mathematics, and machining procedures and using machine tools, welding... [+] More

Fabricates, alters, or repairs mechanical instruments or mechanical assemblies of electrical or electronic instruments, such as chronometric timing devices, barographs, thermostats, seismographs, and servomechanisms, applying knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, shop mathematics, and machining procedures and using machine tools, welding and heat-treating equipment, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.

Measures, marks, and scribes stock, such as silver, nickel, platinum, steel, ivory, and plastic, following blueprints and engineering sketches, and using square, rule, and scribe to lay out work piece for machining. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, milling machines, grinders, brakes, and lapping and polishing machines, to machine parts to specifications. Anneals and tempers metal parts. Assembles parts in jig and brazes or welds. Fits and installs precision components, such as timing devices, springs, balance mechanisms, and gear trains, in housing, using jeweler's lathe, tweezers, loupe, and hand tools. Verifies dimensions of parts and installation of components, using measuring instruments, such as micrometer, calipers, and electronic gauges. Coats assembled instrument with protective finish, such as lacquer or enamel, using spray gun. May install wiring and electrical components to specifications. May set up and operate machines to fabricate dies for punch presses. May be designated according to product assembled. [-] Less

Researches, develops, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems that may involve nanotechnology. Oversees and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Activities may involve but are not... [+] More

Researches, develops, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems that may involve nanotechnology. Oversees and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Activities may involve but are not limited to electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines, power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing, etc. Excludes supervisory and paraprofessional level positions.

Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application. Designs products or systems, such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Plans and oversees engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems. Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications. Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment. May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software. May use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing and for developing alternative designs. May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. May specialize in specific field of mechanical engineering, such as heat transfer, hydraulics, electromechanical, controls and instrumentation, robotics, nuclear systems, tooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration; or in type of product, such as propulsion systems or machinery and mechanical equipment; or in type of work, such as steam or gas generation and distribution, steam plant engineering, or system planning. [-] Less

Conducts research to develop mechanical equipment and machinery, performing duties as described under research engineer.

Conducts tests on mechanical equipment performing duties as described under test engineer.

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