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Occupational Report for Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

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Employment Outlook for Mechanical Engineers
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.
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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Mechanical Engineers
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There are 46 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Control Systems Engineer 3/12/10 Wilsonville DOE
R&D Development Engineer (Mstr) 3/27/10 Corvallis DOE
Mechanical Engineer 5/6/09 Corvallis $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Applications Engineer 5/14/10 Corvallis $57,400/yr to $86,100/yr DOE
Engineer II, Mechanical 6/3/10 Eugene DOE
Staff Engineer, Optical 6/3/10 Eugene DOE
Mechanical Engineer I 5/28/10 Corvallis $43,052/yr to $64,578/yr DOE
Sr. Manufacturing Tooling Engineer 5/11/10 Canby DOE
Sales Engineer 2 # 50017066 4/6/10 Portland $5,316/mo to $7,708/mo DOE
Engineer 3, Mechanical 6/3/10 Eugene DOE
Engineer I, Mechanical 6/3/10 Eugene DOE
Engineer III 6/28/10 Portland $66,810/yr to $78,520/yr
Prototype Product Design Engineer #10319 7/18/10 Milwaukie DOE
CAD Product Design Engineer #10320 7/18/10 Milwaukie DOE
Sr. Facilities Engineer/Supervisor #10313 7/18/10 Milwaukie DOE
Thermal Engineer -Thermal Modeling 7/7/10 Hillsboro DOE
Thermal Engineer - Comsol, Flotherm, Icepak/Fluent, Matlab 7/10/10 Hillsboro
Mgr Npi Manufacturing Engineering 7/9/10 Wilsonville
FEA Chief Engineer 7/8/10 Fairview $90,000/yr to $100,000/yr DOE
Field Service Engineer #6997br 7/20/10 Hillsboro
Pump / Mechanical Engineer 7/26/10 Eugene DOE
Certification Systems Engineer 7/27/10 Salem
Field Service Engineer 7/27/10 Salem
Process Engineers 7/27/10 Wilsonville $70,000/yr to $95,000/yr DOE, Neg.
Field Service Engineer #6998br 7/20/10 Hillsboro
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Job Openings from the Web for Mechanical Engineers
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The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 118 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Engineer, Measurement & Verification 8/31/10 Portland Vestas
Engineer III - Fuel Economy Simulation Engineer (L6) 8/31/10 Portland Daimler Trucks North America
Senior Mechanical Designer 8/30/10 Portland Talent Finders
Mechanical Engineer 8/30/10 Tualatin Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Mechanical Engineer 8/30/10 Tualatin Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Principal Mechanical Engineer 8/28/10 Corvallis NuScale Power, Inc
Facilities Engineer 8/27/10 Hillsboro SolarWorld Group
Senior Engineer I, Controls Engineer, Advanced Engineering (L5) 8/27/10 Portland Daimler Trucks North America
Mechanical Engineer 8/27/10 Portland Comsys
Mechanical Engineer - HVAC and Plumbing 8/27/10 David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Mechanical Engineer-Facilities 8/27/10 SEH AMERICA, INC.
Engineer, Wind & Site ? Portland, O... 8/26/10 Portland Vestas American Wind Technology
Engineering Jobs 8/26/10 Beaverton Competitive Edge Recruiting, L
Semiconductor Facilities Jobs Salary: N/A 8/26/10 Portland Wafertech
Mechanical Engineer 8/26/10 Portland ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Semiconductor Facilities Jobs 8/26/10 Portland Wafertech
Senior Mechanical Engineer 8/25/10 Portland Comsys
Engineer, Wind & Site 8/25/10 Portland Vestas American Wind Technology
Mechanical Design Engineer 8/25/10 Beaverton Astro Tool Corporation
MECHANICAL ENGINEER I 8/25/10 Canby S.R. Smith, LLC
Mechanical Engineer 8/25/10 Portland Comsys
Engineering Jobs 8/24/10 Corporate Search
NDT engineer 8/24/10 Albany ATI Wah Chang
Senior Mechanical Engineer 8/24/10 Portland Comsys
Mechanical Designer 8/24/10 Portland
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State of Oregon License Information for Mechanical Engineers
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Mechanical Engineers
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Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $25.29 $29.67 $36.64 $44.99 $53.31 $37.98 $78,996
Multnomah / Washington 26.09 30.33 37.34 45.44 55.41 38.73 80,573
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 23.98 28.23 34.23 42.51 49.25 36.27 75,439
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 23.36 28.94 34.10 41.18 49.70 35.11 73,021
Lane 21.36 25.92 30.46 39.41 49.19 32.74 68,090
Jackson / Josephine 19.75 21.99 29.70 37.23 44.04 30.41 63,244
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 16.62 24.23 39.86 46.61 49.75 35.74 74,325
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 22.88 27.88 32.59 38.40 44.72 33.73 70,147
Clackamas 27.39 31.71 38.91 47.42 55.58 40.29 83,807
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Regional Employment Projections for Mechanical Engineers
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,880 2,983 103 3.6% 10 75 86
Multnomah / Washington 1,844 2,002 158 8.6% 16 49 65
Clackamas 346 355 9 2.6% 1 9 10
Lane 158 165 7 4.4% 1 4 5
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 137 146 9 6.6% 1 4 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 112 121 9 8.0% 1 3 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 66 74 8 12.1% 1 2 3
Jackson / Josephine 37 40 3 8.1% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 36 49 13 36.1% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 30 12 -18 -60.0% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 23 21 -2 -8.7% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 19 21 2 10.5% 0 1 1
Douglas 16 18 2 12.5% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 6 8 2 33.3% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 3 2 -1 -33.3% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Mechanical Engineers
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,880
Total, All Industries Private 2,768
Construction Private 44
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 40
Building Equipment Contractors Private 40
Manufacturing Private 1,397
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 112
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 109
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 39
Machinery Manufacturing Private 456
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing Private 30
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 199
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Private 38
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing Private 29
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 155
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 418
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 135
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 160
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 113
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 37
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Private 33
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 98
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 37
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 23
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 91
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 81
Wholesale Trade Private 86
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 46
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 24
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 39
Information Private 43
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 37
Software Publishers Private 37
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 593
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 267
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 306
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 457
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 40
Administrative and Support Services Private 23
Employment Services Private 23
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 98
Repair and Maintenance Private 98
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 98
Total, All Industries Federal 72
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 72
Total, All Industries Local 38
Public Administration Local 33
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 33
Educational Requirements for Mechanical Engineers
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Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Mechanical Engineers
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  • Adjust And Repair Mechanical Controls
  • Analyze Engineering Design Problems
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Basic Physics
  • Apply Design Engineering Theory
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
  • Apply Heat Transfer Principles
  • Apply Hydraulics Principles
  • Apply Knowledge Of Water Systems
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Machining Operations To Semiconductor Chip Forming Technology
  • Apply Manufacturing Process Theory
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Mechanical Engineering Principles
  • Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
  • Apply Pressure Vessel And Piping Technology
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Robotics Systems Technology
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Configure Distributive Control System In Industrial Or Manufacturing Plant
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design And Develop Machines
  • Design And Develop Manufacturing Processes And Systems
  • Design And Develop Power Equipment
  • Design Control Systems
  • Design Hvac Systems
  • Design Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid And Control Systems
  • Design Tools
  • Develop Power Producing Machines
  • Develop Power-Using Machines
  • Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects
  • Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
  • Evaluate Manufacturing And Processing Systems
  • Evaluate Product Design
  • Evaluate Tool Designs
  • Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Plan And Test Engineering Methods
  • Prepare Drawings Of Machinery And Mechanical Devices
  • Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
  • Solve Engineering Problems
  • Supervise Engineering Projects
  • Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Mathematical Principles To Design Manufacturing And Related Processes
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Project Management Techniques
  • Use Trigonometry
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
Schools and Training Providers for Mechanical Engineers
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The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
 Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
 Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Mechanical Engineers
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Klamath Community College
Rogue Community College
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Mechanical Engineers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 49%
Engineers, All Other 45%
Aerospace Engineers 43%
Electrical Engineers 41%
Biomedical Engineers 40%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 39%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 38%
Industrial Engineers 38%
Materials Engineers 37%
Engineering Technicians, All Other 36%