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Electromechanical Engineering Technologists

SOC 17-3029.03

Assist electromechanical engineers in such activities as computer-based process control, instrumentation, or machine design. May prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, plan the flow of work, conduct statistical studies, or analyze production costs.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Active Learning

3.4

Monitoring

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Speaking

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.2

Mechanical

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.9

Physics

3.7

Mathematics

3.7

Design

3.6

Production and Processing

3.5

English Language

3.2

Key Tasks

1Collaborate with engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.

2Consult with machinists or technicians to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.

3Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.

4Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.

5Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.

Also Known As

Designer Electro-Mechanical Technologist Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering Specialist Engineering Tech Instrumentation and Electrical Preventive Maintenance Inspector IE PM Inspector Process Control Tech R&D Lab Technician Senior Design Engineering Specialist Senior Designer

Tools & Equipment

Analog oscilloscopes Computerized numerical control CNC lathes Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers Coordinate measuring machines CMM Digital multimeters