MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS (ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - B (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Mechanical Engineering Technicians help mechanical engineers design, build, maintain and modify machines, parts, mechanical devices and tools. They work mainly with machine applications in the manufacturing process, including the use of robotics equipment. They may also help research and develop new automated manufacturing equipment and processes. Those working in design increasingly use computer-aided design (CAD), and technicians making parts use computer numerical control machinery (CNC).
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Mechanical Engineering Technicians ranges from $25,000 to $27,000.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- CAD
-- CNC
-- Personal computers
-- How to read schematics
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- Associate degree in mechanical design technology or mechanical
technology; or
-- Equivalent trade school or military training
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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