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Job Description


	Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	14,080
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	14,040
Scientific Research and Development Services	5,140
Employment Services	4,370
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	3,340
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	3,120
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	2,240
Management of Companies and Enterprises	1,920
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	1,830
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	1,820

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Average Annual Salary	$65,720
Average Hourly Wage	$31.60
Total Employment	83,360

Related Majors & Degrees

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Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering-Related Technologies
	Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology / Technician

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