Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________design, operation, and performance of equipment,
components, and systems. Recommend design mod-
ifi cations to eliminate machine or system malfunc-
tions. Develop and test models of alternate designs
and processing methods to assess feasibility, operat-
ing condition eff ects, possible new applications, and
necessity of modifi cation. Develop, coordinate, and
monitor all aspects of production, including selection
of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and opera-
tion of product designs. Estimate costs and submit
bids for engineering, construction, or extraction
projects and prepare contract documents. Perform
personnel functions such as supervision of produc-
tion workers, technicians, technologists, and other
engineers or design of evaluation programs. Solicit
new business and provide technical customer service.
Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety
procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials
required to maintain machines and equipment in the
prescribed condition.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 15. S c i e nt i fi c
Research, Engineering, and Mathematics. Work
Group: 15. 0 7. R e s e a r c h a n d D e s i g n E n g i n e e r i n g.
Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Aerospace Engi-
neers; Biomedical Engineers; Chemical Engineers;
Civil Engineers; Computer Hardware Engineers;
Electrical Engineers; Electronics Engineers, Except
Computer; Marine Architects; Marine Engineers;
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects; Materials
Engineers; Nuclear Engineers.
Skills: Science; Operations Analysis; Installa-
tion; Complex Problem Solving; Mathematics; Sys-
tems Analysis; Judgment and Decision Making;
Coordination.
Education and Training Program: Mechanical
Engineering. Related Knowledge/Courses: Design;
Engineering and Technology; Mechanical Devices;
Production and Processing; Physics; Administration
and Management.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.Mechanical Engineers ....................................................
! Personality Code: IRC! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $72,300
! Beginning Wage: $46,560
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 4.2%
! Annual Job Openings: 12,394
! Self-Employed: 2.2%
! Part-Time: 1.9%
Perform engineering duties in planning and
designing tools, engines, machines, and other
mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee
installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water,
and steam systems. Read and interpret blueprints,
technical drawings, schematics, and computer-gen-
erated reports. Confer with engineers and other per-
sonnel to implement operating procedures, resolve
system malfunctions, and provide technical informa-
tion. Research and analyze customer design propos-
als, specifi cations, manuals, and other data to evaluate
the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
of designs or applications. Specify system compo-
nents or direct modifi cation of products to ensure
conformance with engineering design and perfor-
mance specifi cations. Research, design, evaluate,
install, operate, and maintain mechanical products,
equipment, systems, and processes to meet require-
ments, applying knowledge of engineering princi-
ples. Investigate equipment failures and diffi culties to
diagnose faulty operation and to make recommenda-
tions to maintenance crew. Assist drafters in develop-
ing the structural design of products, using drafting
tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting
equipment and software. Provide feedback to design
engineers on customer problems and needs. Over-
see installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
to ensure that machines and equipment are installed
and functioning according to specifi cations. Con-
duct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility,