Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

NOC

22301

may work independently or provide technical support related to the design, development and maintenance of equipment for heating and ventilating systems, power generating plants and manufacturing plants.

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Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, geothermal power plants, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Mechanical engineering technologists

Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems

Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports

Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics

Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes

Inspect mechanical installations and construction

Prepare contract and tender documents

Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects

Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.

Mechanical engineering technicians

Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications

Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials

Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes

Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects

Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Also Known As

aeronautical technologist
heating designer
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist
machine designer
marine engineering technologist

mechanical engineering technician

mechanical engineering technologist

mechanical technologist

mould designer

thermal station technician

tool and die designer

tool designer

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.

Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.

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 required for some positions.

A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Employment by Sex

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11.4%

Female

88.6%

Male

Employment by age

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5.7%

15-24

27.6%

25-34

19.5%

35-44

21.8%

45-54

20.7%

55-64

4.6%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

12.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

9.1%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

64.8%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

13.6%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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32.2%

Professional, scientific and technical services

28.7%

Manufacturing

9.2%

Construction

29.9%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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4.60%

Northeast

29.90%

Southeast

37.90%

Southwest

21.80%

Central

5.70%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

$71,000

Southeast

$84,000

Southwest

$74,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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