United States
2144-Mechanical Engineers
Job Title:
Mechanical Engineers
Job Description:
Mechanical engineers conduct research; advise on, design, and direct production of machines, ships, machinery and industrial plant, equipment and systems, advise on and direct their functioning, maintenance and repair; or study and advise on mechanical aspects of particular materials, products or processes.
Tasks:
Tasks include:
- advising on and designing machinery and tools for manufacturing, mining, construction, agricultural, and other industrial purposes
- advising on and designing steam, internal combustion and other non-electric motors and engines used for propulsion of railway locomotives, road vehicles or aircraft, or for driving industrial or other machinery
- advising on and designing hulls, superstructures and propulsion systems of ships; mechanical plant and equipment for the release, control and utilisation of energy; heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems, steering gear, pumps, and other mechanical equipment
- advising on and designing airframes, undercarriages and other equipment for aircraft as well as suspension systems, brakes, vehicle bodies and other components of road vehicles
- advising on and designing non-electrical parts of apparatus or products such as word processors, computers, precision instruments, cameras and projectors
- establishing control standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and safety of machines, machinery, tools, motors, engines, industrial plant, equipment, or systems
- ensuring that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards
Additional Notes:
This unit group includes
Aeronautical engineer
Naval architect
Marine engineer (shore-based)
Mechanical engineer
This unit group excludes
Marine engineering officer (3151)
Specific Occupations:
21441
Mechanical engineer (general)
21442
Industrial machinery and tools engineer
21443
Marine engineer (shore-based)
21444
Naval architect
21445
Aeronautical engineer
21446
Automotive engineer
21447
Air-conditioning/Refrigeration engineer
21449
Other mechanical engineers
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Source Of Info:
Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore