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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 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.
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Current Job Openings for Mechanical Engineers
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There are 25 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 25 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Mechanical Engineer 2/5/10 Portland $46,663/yr
Equipment Engineer Ii 2/5/10 Tualatin
Hw Development Engineer 2/5/10 Beaverton
Design Engineer 2/1/10 Salem Neg.
Mechanical Engineer (Automation) | #10254 1/28/10 Milwaukie DOE, Neg.
Engineer Ii 1/26/10 Newberg DOE
Chief Engineer 1/23/10 Eugene DOE
Tooling Engineer 1/21/10 Central Point DOE
Mechanical Engineer Iv (10-04250) 1/15/10 Beaverton DOE
Mechanical Engineer Iii (10-05250) 1/15/10 Beaverton DOE
Mechanical Engineer - Const 1/15/10 Hillsboro
Field Service Engineer - Biglow 1/6/10 Wasco
Mechanical Engineer 12/23/09 Portland DOE
Asst Engineering I - Beaverton 12/23/09 Hillsboro
Engineer Sr Staff 12/18/09 Tualatin
Mechanical/Hardware Engineer (Printer) 12/16/09 Corvallis DOE
Mechanical Engineering 12/12/09 Lake Oswego
Senior Acoustic Engineer 12/11/09 Eugene
Project Engineer 12/9/09 Hillsboro $40,000/yr to $55,000/yr DOE
Firmware Engineer Iii 12/9/09 Eugene
Mechanical Engineer - Const 12/3/09 Hillsboro DOE
Clinical Engineer 11/26/09 Portland
Asst Engineering I - Beaverton 11/20/09 Hillsboro
Mechanical Engineer 11/12/09 Hillsboro
Mechanical Engineer 5/6/09 Corvallis $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE, Neg.
State of Oregon License Information for Mechanical Engineers
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Mechanical Engineers
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $23.67 $28.10 $35.05 $43.30 $50.45 $35.98 $74,830
Multnomah / Washington 23.81 28.04 34.97 43.32 50.48 35.75 74,371
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 22.89 27.36 33.85 41.94 48.99 35.72 74,297
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22.34 25.85 32.39 40.62 48.94 34.29 71,304
Lane 20.54 25.51 29.90 36.14 42.44 30.41 63,255
Douglas 22.00 24.60 29.41 34.52 38.60 29.43 61,213
Jackson / Josephine 21.31 25.17 32.64 39.88 48.53 33.15 68,949
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 16.54 23.58 37.76 45.08 48.85 34.29 71,314
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 23.47 27.63 32.61 38.41 43.92 33.60 69,890
Clackamas 27.32 32.00 39.24 47.23 53.36 40.10 83,415
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Regional Employment Projections for Mechanical Engineers
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,829 3,123 294 10.4% 29 81 111
Multnomah / Washington 1,854 2,136 282 15.2% 28 55 83
Clackamas 406 429 23 5.7% 2 11 14
Lane 123 137 14 11.4% 1 4 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 104 113 9 8.7% 1 3 4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 103 112 9 8.7% 1 3 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 72 87 15 20.8% 2 2 4
Jackson / Josephine 60 65 5 8.3% 1 2 2
Klamath / Lake 31 36 5 16.1% 1 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 25 14 -11 -44.0% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 24 22 -2 -8.3% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 16 17 1 6.2% 0 1 1
Douglas 11 15 4 36.4% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 7 5 -2 -28.6% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 5 7 2 40.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 4 4 0 0.0% 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 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,829
Total, All Industries Private 2,760
Construction Private 24
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 24
Building Equipment Contractors Private 24
Manufacturing Private 1,496
Food Manufacturing Private 27
Paper Manufacturing Private 24
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 36
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 35
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 125
Foundries Private 120
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 102
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 42
Machinery Manufacturing Private 480
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing Private 48
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 214
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Private 22
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 177
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 489
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 195
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 133
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 153
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 111
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 30
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 61
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 66
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 59
Wholesale Trade Private 103
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 42
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 59
Information Private 37
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 26
Software Publishers Private 26
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 434
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 267
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 138
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 512
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 41
Administrative and Support Services Private 25
Employment Services Private 22
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 100
Repair and Maintenance Private 100
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 100
Total, All Industries Federal 61
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 61
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 one or more of the following programs:

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
 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:
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:

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%