Mechanical Engineer – ANZSCO 233512

Typical tasks and duties

Mechanical Engineer may perform the following tasks:

• design new machines, equipment or systems, taking into account cost, availability of materials, and strength and maintenance requirements
• consider the appearance of the designs as well as the impact on the users and on the environment
• carry out research on the use of different types of fuel and energy, materials handling, heating and cooling processes, the storage and pumping of liquids and gases, and environmental controls
• use computer-aided design (CAD) to assist with design and drawing
• design and construct resource development projects such as offshore platforms, onshore gas plants and iron ore mining facilities
• supervise the operation of manufacturing process plants such as vehicle and electrical appliance production plants, coal handling installations, power stations, and sewerage and water supply pumping stations
• specify, select and install factory machinery and production systems and manage machinery maintenance
• set up work control systems (such as the testing of equipment) to ensure that performance, quality, cost and safety requirements are met
• act as consultants, researching possible changes or improvements and estimating costs of products for clients.