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Mechanical Engineering Associate
Alternative Titles:
Engineering Associate (Mechanical), Mechanical Engineering Officer
Mechanical engineering associates assist mechanical
engineers and engineering technologists in the design,
manufacture, construction, operation and maintenance of
machines, manufacturing equipment, mechanical installations
and mechanical facilities.
Mechanical engineering associates usually work on a range
of duties that lie between the technician and technologist
levels.
Mechanical engineering associates may perform the following
tasks:
- collect and analyse data, carry out complex calculations
and prepare diagrams
- organise and supervise the manufacture, operation and
maintenance of plant and equipment such as machinery,
engines, airconditioning and other mechanical equipment
- perform or direct field or laboratory testing and
analysis of results
- estimate material costs and quantities and machinery
requirements
- make sure that designs and finished work comply with the
specifications, regulations and contract
- produce designs, detailed drawings and documentation,
manually or on computer, under the direction of mechanical
engineers and technologists
- select tools and equipment
- organise and supervise inspection and maintenance of
machinery and plant.
Mechanical engineering associates may specialise in areas
such as mechanical handling (involving cranes, lifts,
conveyors and transfer lines), jigs and tools (associated with
most manufacturing plants), building services (such as
airconditioning, pipe and duct layouts) and consumer products
(such as washing machines and general domestic appliances).
With further training and experience, it is possible to
become a registered/fully-qualified engineer.
Mechanical engineering associates work in offices,
technical laboratories, workshops or on-site. They work in
teams, usually reporting to engineers or technologists,
supervising technicians and tradespeople.
Required Skills - Mechanical Engineering Associate
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for computing and design
- practical and creative
- able to work independently
- able to work as part of a team
- able to accept responsibility
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