Mechanical engineers conduct research; advise on, design, and direct production of machines, aircraft, 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.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Mechanical engineers - from $3,114 to $9,208 per month - 2024.
- A Mechanical engineers typically earns between $3,114 and $6,313 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $3,601 and $7,355 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- 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 utilization 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
