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Mechanical Engineers

ID

work_architecture_engineering/mechanical_engineers

Type

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Children

28

Child Nodes (28)

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.

Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.

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.

Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.

Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Provide technical customer service.

Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.

Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.

Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.

Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.

Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

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.

Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.

Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.

Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.

Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.

Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.

Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.

Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.

Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.

Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.

Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.

Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.

Solicit new business.