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Job Description

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3027.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,180.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 45,510 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Mechanical Engineering Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Gyroscopic Engineering Technician”

Test equipment, using test devices attached to generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as generators or spark plugs.
Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes.
Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.

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Safety gloves
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Spot welders
Programmable logic controllers PLC
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Power sheet metal shears
Drill presses
Portable welding equipment
Power drills
Nut drivers
Signal conditioners
Linear amplifiers
Heat treatment furnaces
Gas welding equipment
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Twist drills
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Ultrasound inspection equipment
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Hacksaws
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Vernier calipers
Wire strippers
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Steel rules
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Ring gauges
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Dynamic mechanical analyzers DMA
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Digitizing tablets
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Durometers
Hex keys
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Rotational molders
Polishing machines
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