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Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
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Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
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Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.
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Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
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Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
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Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
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Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.
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Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
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Solicit new business.
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Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
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Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
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Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.
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Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
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Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
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Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
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Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.
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Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
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Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.
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Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.
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Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
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Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.
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Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
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Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.
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Provide technical customer service.
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Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
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Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.
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Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
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Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.