MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Mechanical Engineers in manufacturing are part of the team that designs, develops and tests robots and automated manufacturing equipment. They work with gauges, gears, gripper mechanisms, sensors, linkages and motors and may specialize in hydraulic and pneumatic systems used to move and power robots. Mechanical Engineers have knowledge of basic traditional technologies, as well as forefront technologies including, expert systems, electromechanical systems, and laser-machining and laser-processing of materials. Mechanical engineering research projects include: sensor-based precision machining; the development of expert systems for machinery diagnostics; intelligent sensor fabrication and open architecture manufacturing system design and fabrication.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Mechanical Engineers ranges from $36,000 to $58,000.
REQUIREMENTS
RELATED JOB SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- Automatic controls
-- CAD/CAM and CAE
-- Expert systems
-- Sensors
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- BS in mechanical engineering
-- Advanced degree for research and development, design, teaching and
management positions
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th ed., Rev. 1) Mechanical Engineer 007.061-014 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System Industrial Engineers, except Safety 221350
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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