Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
About the profession
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
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Based on the Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician → Lead Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
97K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $44,110 - $57,268/year With equity/bonuses: $48,521 - $68,722 Top markets (SF/NYC): $50,726 - $68,722 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $30,877 - $51,541 Year 2-3: Junior level $57,268 - $66,904 Year 4-6: Mid level $66,904 - $72,538 Year 7-10: Senior level $72,538 - $87,762 Year 10+:…
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