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Job Description

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2141.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 89,800.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 43.00
Currently, there are 285,790 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Mechanical Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Process Engineer”

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

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