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Occupational Report
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians (17-3027)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
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Employment Outlook
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$19.03 |
$23.67 |
$29.04 |
$33.83 |
$39.69
|
$28.94 |
$60,214 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
19.84 |
25.06 |
30.15 |
35.55 |
40.62
|
30.11 |
62,628 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
18.48 |
21.34 |
24.89 |
29.86 |
36.47
|
26.03 |
54,132 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
15.25 |
20.19 |
23.53 |
27.29 |
30.79
|
23.25 |
48,364 |
| Lane |
23.83 |
26.25 |
28.66 |
31.32 |
33.59
|
28.62 |
59,523 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
17.78 |
19.63 |
23.00 |
28.40 |
31.51
|
23.72 |
49,326 |
| Clackamas |
18.44 |
22.90 |
27.78 |
30.54 |
32.31
|
26.32 |
54,730 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Educational Requirements
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- 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 Laser Technology
- Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
- Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
- 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
- Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
- Design And Develop Machines
- Design And Develop Power Equipment
- Design Tools
- Develop Maintenance Schedules
- Develop Power Producing Machines
- Develop Power-Using Machines
- Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
- Evaluate Product Design
- Evaluate Tool Designs
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
- Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Precision Test Equipment
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
- Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
- Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
- Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
- Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
- Use Drafting Techniques
- Use Geometry
- Use Metric System
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Mechanical Engineering Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Mechanical Engineering Technicians matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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