Mechanical engineers are innovative problem solvers with strong reasoning skills. Mechanical engineers have invaluable mechanical knowledge and experience that make their profession critical to ensuring mechanical systems and devices, such as engines, machines, robots, and other mechanical tools, always remain operational.
In this career, mechanical engineers apply their creativity and technical skills in mechanics to troubleshoot a range of mechanical problems. They also help keep machines and systems running, run tests, evaluate their results and, design and develop new mechanical products. Mechanical engineers often work in the office, but sometimes must visit the sites where machines, systems or devices are operating to assess or fix them. It is also common for mechanical engineering technicians to help mechanical engineers to design, create, evaluate, and produce machines and mechanical devices.
Given the importance of having smooth-running mechanics in many industries, mechanical engineers can find jobs in a wide range of industries. Sectors include manufacturing, architectural engineering, and infrastructure design, automotive, transportation, aerospace, energy, computer, and electronic manufacturing including robotics, and more.
In the architectural engineering sector, mechanical engineers may be responsible for designing and building bridges. While in the aerospace industry, mechanical engineers may be involved in designing and building airplanes, helicopters, satellites, and other incredible machinery. There is no shortage of exciting possibilities for a skilled and self-motivated mechanical engineer!
If a mechanical engineer also possesses electrical engineering knowledge and experience, this role is often referred to as an electromechanical engineer. In this role, engineers apply their blended mechanical and electrical expertise to assess, resolve and prevent issues in electromechanical machine systems and components, or to design and build such machines and devices. The sectors in which electromechanical engineers can work are very similar to those of the mechanical engineer.
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Mechanical Engineer
Location: Salzburg
Branche: Biotechnology
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 1 years
In der Position ist die Erstellung von Basisinformationen für die Planung von Anlagen und die Bereitstellung unterstützender Informationen für Fertigungs- und Montagearbeiten von großer Bedeutung. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Ausarbeitung von Spezifikationen für mechanische Komponenten wie Equipment, Armaturen, Rohrklassen und Sonderteile, und koordiniert gleichzeitig den Stahlbau, einschließlich der Statik, mit sorgfältiger Dokumentation dieser Prozesse. Eine weitere zentrale Aufgabe besteht darin, bei FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) und IBN (Inbetriebnahme) zu unterstützen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Anlagen gemäß höchster Standards funktionieren. Darüber hinaus liegt in Ihrer Zuständigkeit die Erstellung umfassender Handbücher und Dokumentationen, die den Zusammenbau, die Demontage und Wiedermontage von Anlagen sowie die genauen Transportvorschriften abdecken. Ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt Ihrer Tätigkeiten ist die Entwicklung kundenspezifischer Konzepte, die die Transferwege der Rohrleitungen, Einbringwege und die erfolgreiche Komplettierung der Anlage bzw. die präzise mechanische Fertigstellung sicherstellen. Schließlich unterstützen Sie bei der Projektarbeit und führen eigenständig Arbeitspakete aus, um sicherzustellen, dass die Projekte in höchstem Maße erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hengelo OV
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 1 years
De ontwikkeling van moderne maritieme/radarsystemen vereist een multidisciplinaire aanpak, waarbij het functionele concept, de mechanica, de elektronica, de elektrische en koeltechnische infrastructuur gelijktijdig worden aangepakt. Binnen dit multidisciplinaire team bestaat het werkgebied uit de ontwikkeling van nieuwe mechanische concepten voor maritieme radar- en gevechtssystemen, maar ook het onderhoud van bestaande producten en hun technische productdocumentatie.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Eindhoven
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 3 years
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you specify and deliver together with a team of approximately 10 designers and architects, high-tech mechatronic system solutions for the new products and you are responsible for achieving optimal functionality and cost-effectiveness of the systems. Your most important tasks are related to the development process according to Feasibility phase: the study of the Customer Requirement Specifications (CRS) and the feasibility and producibility of mechanical componentsDefinition phase: coming up with a description of system design requirements and specificationsSystem Design Phase: the generation of system design concepts and reviewsComing up up with well-considered choices, validated against system requirementsDefining the high-tech modules and related technical interfacesMonitoring that the projects remain within the agreed specificationsUsing a helicopter view and creativity in order to find solutions in case of conflictsDetail phase: being part of a multidisciplinary team of approx. 10-15 designers/lead designers and architectsSystem verification: Verification of design requirements and chosen conceptsProduction release: Release of the design for productionAdditional tasks:Contributing to the system road-mapsParticipating in further developments of the necessary critical mechanical competencies.Setting priorities within the mechanical team and reporting routinely to the project managerCoaching and training mechanical engineersProviding direction to the Way of Working (including with the help of V-model, PGP-process, design reviews, engineering change process)
Mechanical Engineer (FEED, Detail Engineering)
Location: Surat
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 5 years
Position: Mechanical Engineer;YOE: 15+ Years;Contract: On Contract Rôle ;Location: Hazira Surat.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Surat
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 4 years
Position: Mechanical Engineer;YOE: 5 to 10 Years;Contract: On Contract rôle ;Location: Hazira- Surat.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Eindhoven
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 3 years
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you specify and deliver together with a team of approximately 10 designers and architects, high-tech mechatronic system solutions for the new products and you are responsible for achieving optimal functionality and cost-effectiveness of the systems. Your most important tasks are related to the development process according to PGP (Product Generation Process):Feasibility phase: the study of the Customer Requirement Specifications (CRS) and the feasibility and producibility of mechanical componentsDefinition phase:Coming up with a description of system design requirements and specifications.System Design Phase: the generation of system design concepts and reviews.Coming up up with well-considered choices, validated against system requirements.Defining the high-tech modules and related technical interfaces.Monitoring that the projects remain within the agreed specifications.Using a helicopter view and creativity in order to find solutions in case of conflicts.Detail phase: being part of a multidisciplinary team of approx. 10-15 designers/lead designers and architects.System verification: Verification of design requirements and chosen concepts.Production release: Release of the design for production.Additional tasks:Contributing to the system road-maps.Participating in further developments of the necessary critical mechanical competencies.Setting priorities within the mechanical team and reporting routinely to the project manager.Coaching and training mechanical engineers.Providing direction to the Way of Working (including with the help of V-model, PGP-process, design reviews, engineering change process).
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Nantong
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 3 years
Participate in the design of marine products and mechanical maintenance related work. Experience in working with 2D drawings, 3D drawings, preparation and review of technical documents and information. Participate in the testing and evaluation of product related projects. Responsible for the promotion of new product manufacturing schedule, and data analysis and summarization at all stages. Responsible for quality improvement and rationalization projects of related products.
Mechanical Engineer (Power and Desalination)
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Safety at WorkEnsures a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues and contractors while working on any equipmentObtains a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the safety and associated ProceduresEnsures all Method Statements Work Instruction and Procedures are followed by himself and Contractors while undertaking any workEnsures that all appropriate tools are available to ensure work can be carried out safely on equipmentSupervises Mechanical Technicians and Contractors to ensure Safety Rules and HSE procedures are followed Reports any unsafe conditions in accordance with procedureMaintenance Task Planning and ExecutionEnsures maintenance tasks are completed by the Technicians as per Work Orders generated in CMMSEnsures work done notes on maintenance carried out is documented in CMMSProduce reports as necessary on any maintenance activityPlans for and ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM manuals and best practices for the equipmentAlong with the Lead Engineer, ensures mechanical maintenance planning is correctly scheduled so that all equipment is maintained as per recommended intervalsReviews Mechanical Maintenance Procedures and suggests where they can be improved.Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and RepairSupports the 24-hour operation by being regularly available for call-out at short noticeAttempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high plant availabilityPerforms trouble shooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies defects found;Records and reports to the Lead Engineer all rectification jobs undertakenGenerates reports of equipment failuresPerforms Root Cause Analysis of FailuresWorks with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment.Reporting and Planning and BudgetingDiscusses planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Lead EngineerWorks with the Lead Engineer for outage planning and executionAssists the Lead Engineer in planning and budget preparation processes.Spares, Consumables and Use of Tools and EquipmentEnsures adequate inventories of spares and consumables are maintainedPlaces requisitions for purchase of required spares and consumablesEnsures necessary tools and equipment is available to all TechniciansEnsures appropriate certification of all tools is done on a routine basisEnsures all tools and equipment are appropriately maintained and are in good working conditionProvision of technical advice:Delivers technical advice to colleagues and Contractors to ensure safety and the properoexecution of Plant Maintenance PracticesApplies engineering knowledge and skills to review and update task lists for equipment.Implements initiatives to address inconsistencies in CMMS scheduling, practices andodocumentation.Staff Development:Coaches Mechanical Technicians on a range of mechanical equipment, Safe Work Procedures and Operational Techniques to ensure proper execution of Plant RoutinesPrepares and delivers Technical Training, including modules on GT & ST, alignment techniques, valves, pump repairs, compressors, dryers, HRSG component inspections and BOP plant equipment.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: .
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 4 years
Lead and manage the mechanical engineering design for capital projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.Oversee the development of a new Residue Filtration Building to efficiently separate liquid from tailings.Implement the installation of a new bridge-type bucket wheel reclaimer, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.Coordinate the relocation of services and utilities to accommodate the future tailings storage facility.Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget.Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Ensure all engineering activities adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
mechanical engineer
Location: Venlo
Branche: High Tech
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 2 years
You will be responsible for entering the specifications of the systems, making mechanical design concepts and finalizing into detail, creating parts and guiding the assembly and testing of the systems.You will work in multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams in a mid-sized company where you will be able to influence the company results and develop yourself into a key player. Close contact with our worldwide customersand when needed travel to their location for specific projects or troubleshooting.
Common mechanical engineer responsibilities
A mechanical engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining or improving mechanical components, instruments, products, or systems;
- Interpreting mechanical system specifications and creating technical drawings;
- Innovatively designing complex mechanical systems that require precise calculations;
- Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, preventing, and solving an array of mechanical problems, such as fixing an engine or component that has failed;
- Using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
- Building and deploying functional mechanical systems, machines, or devices;
- Collaborating with diverse technicians, like mechanical engineering technicians, other multidisciplinary engineers, and team members, as well as customers on the mechanical engineering projects;
- Collecting data or writing reports related to mechanical design projects;
- Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of mechanical equipment and materials or to track processes;
- Delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring the compliance of mechanical engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
- Traveling to inspect mechanical systems or devices.
Qualifications for mechanical engineers
Mechanical engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 3-5 years of engineering experience
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, or a combination of electronics and mechanics knowledge;
- Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
- Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.