It is official: Canada, at the present, requires skilled 2232 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians. These in-demand experts provide technical support and services or they may work independently in mechanical engineering fields, such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment.
Over the past few years, the demand for these professionals has extensively increased in Canada, like elsewhere. This increase is the result of employment growth and strong investment in the concerned industries in which they are employed. Since this increase is likely to continue in the coming years, these experts are expected to be in continuous demand. Over the next coming years, the job opportunities are likely to grow more as a large number of professionals are either retiring or have been promoted.
Occupational Titles
- Aeronautical Technologist
- Heating Designer
- HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) technologist
- Machine designer
- Marine engineering technologist
- Mechanical engineering technician
- Mechanical engineering technologist
- Mechanical technologist
- Mould designer
- Thermal station technician
- Tool and die designer
Mechanical Engineering Technologists: Key Duties
I. Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and parts, power transmission structures, process piping, heating, ventilating, & air-conditioning systems.
II. Get ready cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports.
III. Perform tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to decide their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics.
IV. Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
V. Examine mechanical installations and construction.
VI. Prepare contract and tender documents.
VII. Administer, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects.
VIII. Organize standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.
Mechanical Engineering Technicians: Key Duties
I. Aid in organizing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
II. Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, parts and materials.
III. Help in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing procedures.
IV. Aid in examination of mechanical installations and construction projects.
V. Take part in the installation, repair and preservation of machinery and equipment.
Employment Requirements
I. Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is more often than not necessary for Mechanical Engineering Technologists.
II. Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is typically compulsory for Mechanical Engineering Technicians.
III. Certification in mechanical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be obligatory for some positions.
IV. A period of administered employment experience, usually two years, is necessary before certification.
V. In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is necessary to use the title “Professional Technologist.”
2232 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians are one of the most demanded professionals in Canada. The nation has an extensive requirement of these professionals to take care of its ever growing mechanical designing sector. Skilled candidates should file their petitions without any delay.
