#101 - MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mechanical Engineers perform a variety of engineering work in planning and designing machines, tools, fixtures, and other equipment or systems which participate with clamping technologies.

Mechanical Engineers may:  

Design products or systems, such as instruments, controls, fixtures, machines, and mechanical, clamping systems.  

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports

Plan and direct the fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment  

Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software

Develop methods and procedures for testing products or systems  

Direct and coordinate construction and installation activities to ensure conformance with engineering design and customer specifications  

Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain the best use of machines and systems
  
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems

Evaluate installations and recommend changes to eliminate malfunctions  

The tools and equipment used may include:

• Plans, designs and specifications 
• Instruments and controls
• Semiconductor process systems
• Transfer systems
• Engineering tools
• Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing systems