Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Because the type and quality of training programs vary considerably, prospective students should carefully investigate training programs before enrolling. Electrical and electronic engineering technicians make up 34 percent of all engineering technicians. Employment of engineering technicians often is influenced by the same local and national economic conditions that affect engineers; as a result, job outlook varies with industry and specialization. Opportunities will be best for individuals with an associate degree or extensive job training in engineering technology.
On average, Mechanical Engineering Technicians earn $ 45,850 per year.
Job Opportunities for Engineering Careers are
expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Biological Technicians
Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, and maintenance. Their work is more narrowly focused and application-oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development.
Most engineering technicians enter the occupation with an associate degree in engineering technology. Training is available at technical institutes, community colleges, extension divisions of colleges and universities, public and private vocational-technical schools, and in the Armed Forces. Because the type and quality of training programs vary considerably, prospective students should carefully investigate training programs before enrolling.
About 35 percent of all engineering technicians worked in manufacturing, mainly in the computer and electronic equipment, transportation equipment, and machinery manufacturing industries. Another 25 percent worked in professional, scientific, and technical service industries, mostly in engineering or business services companies that do engineering work on contract for government, manufacturing firms, or other organizations.
ABET, Inc.
JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society) Guidance
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
