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Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
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Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
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Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
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Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
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Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
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Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
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Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
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Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
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Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
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Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
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Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
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Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
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Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
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Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
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Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
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Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
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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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Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
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Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
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Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
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Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
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Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
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Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.
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Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
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Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
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Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
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Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
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Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
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Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
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Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.