Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3027 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,000 | $104,957 | $131,893 | $158,850 |
| Lafayette, LA | $74,027 | $101,338 | $128,627 | $155,938 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $72,696 | $99,674 | $126,672 | $153,650 |
| Hammond, LA | $69,056 | $95,950 | $122,824 | $149,718 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $68,598 | $95,576 | $122,554 | $149,531 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $54,974 | $85,613 | $116,272 | $146,910 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $56,638 | $86,528 | $116,438 | $146,328 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $57,845 | $85,280 | $112,715 | $140,150 |
| Alexandria, LA | $57,845 | $85,280 | $112,715 | $140,150 |
| Monroe, LA | $57,845 | $85,280 | $112,715 | $140,150 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 4.2 |
| Mechanical | 4.1 |
| Design | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Physics | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 36.5% |
| Some college | 32.8% |
| Associate's degree | 14.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 8.8% |
| High school diploma | 7.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
- Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
- Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
- Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Bentley MicroStation C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visual Basic Microsoft Word SAP software
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