Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technologist

Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Technologists provide technical support and services.

They 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.

Educational Requirements:
Completion of 2-3 year college program in mechanical engineering technology is required for technologists. Completion of a 1-2 year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for technicians. Certification in mechanical engineering technology is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and may be required for some positions.

National Occupational Standard

NOS are a benchmark of the knowledge and abilities needed to be competent in a particular occupation. Developed by current job incumbents, NOS are a collection of the individual competencies that make up the whole picture of an occupation.

Related NOC code:

• 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians