CAREER PATHWAY
An occupational profile and qualification summary based on labor market information summarized by the Workforce Intelligence Network.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
OCCUPATION OUTLOOK IN MICHIGAN, 2023
OCCUPATION SUMMARY This occupation involves applying mechanical engineering principles to develop, modify, test, and adjust machinery or equipment under the guidance of engineers or scientists. Workers interpret technical drawings, calculate system capacities, review project specifications, and conduct tests to troubleshoot and refine designs. They also assemble or disassemble complex systems and provide technical support for mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and documentation. Learn more at onetonline.org
JOB TITLES The Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians occupation refers to the entire industry in which someone works. Some examples of specific job titles for this occupation include: Mechanical Technicians Engineering Analysts Mechanical Inspectors Engineering Technicians Mechanical Test Technicians
AVERAGE WAGE IN MICHIGAN Entry
Median
Experienced
Hourly
$17.63
$29.80
$45.08
Annually
$36,670
$61,984
$93,766
OCCUPATIONAL GROWTH Projected to decrease in growth (-1%); 740 annual job openings are predicted.
-1% GROWTH BY 2028
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2023