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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-3027
6.8% AI Exposure — Medium
$74,510
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
4,300
Proj. Annual Openings
36,190
Employment (OEWS 2025)
93/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure6.8%
AI Resiliency93/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure3.8%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Critical Thinking
4.Speaking
5.Complex Problem Solving
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Common titles: Engineering Laboratory Technician (Engineering Lab Technician), Engineering Technical Analyst, Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech), Mechanical Designer
Representative Tasks
- •Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
- •Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
- •Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
- •Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- •Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Assemble equipment or components.
- •Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
- •Test products for functionality or quality.
- •Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- •Review technical documents to plan work.
Tools & Technologies
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks · hotAutodesk AutoCAD · hotAutodesk Revit · hotBentley MicroStation · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotThe MathWorks MATLAB · hotANSYS MechanicalANSYS simulation softwareCNC MastercamComputerized numerical control CNC programming software
Related Occupations
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
4.5%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $74,510 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 93/100 | N/A |