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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers plan, design and oversee the
development, installation, operation and maintenance of
machinery. They conduct research to solve practical
engineering problems and improve efficiency.
Mechanical engineers may perform the following tasks:
- design new machines, equipment or systems taking into
account cost, availability of materials, strength and
maintenance requirements, appearance and impact on the user
and on the environment
- carry out research in the use of different types of fuel
and energy, materials handling, heating and cooling
processes, the storage and pumping of liquids and gases and
environmental controls
- use computer-aided design (CAD) to assist in design and
drawing
- undertake the design and construction of resource
development projects such as offshore platforms, onshore gas
plants and iron ore mining facilities
- supervise the operation of manufacturing process plants
such as vehicle and electrical appliance production plants,
coal handling installations, power stations and sewerage and
water supply pumping stations
- specify, select, install and manage the maintenance of
factory production and machinery
- set up work control systems, e.g. testing of equipment
to make sure that standards of performance, quality, cost
and safety are met
- act as consultants, carrying out studies about possible
changes or improvements and estimating costs of products for
clients.
Mechanical engineers may specialise in areas such as
research and development, engineering design, production,
plant and maintenance.
Mechanical engineers frequently work closely with other
professionals, at times pooling expertise on particular
projects, e.g. with architects in designing airconditioning
plants.
Mechanical engineers may work in production plants, in
offices, and outdoors when involved in construction projects.
Mechanical engineers are involved in a wide range of
industries including aviation, power generation,
manufacturing, refrigeration and airconditioning,
transportation and mechanical handling.
A mechanical engineer may specialise as a
Manufacturing Systems Engineer who designs and
improves systems and equipment that complete tasks accurately
and change raw materials into products with the smallest
wastage of time, materials and energy.
Required Skills - Mechanical Engineer
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- willing to adhere to safety requirements
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- enjoy computing and technical design
- practical and creative
- able to work independently
- able to work as part of a team
- able to accept responsibility
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