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Job description: Mechanical engineers researches, develops, design and build and test mechanical devices including engines and machinery. They also read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software. Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems. Some supplemental are Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Perform personnel functions such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other engineers, or design of evaluation programs. Solicit new business and provide technical customer service. Note most of the things listed above are the core things mechanical engineers do.
Salary range: below is a chart of hourly wage in texas and in the whole of the united states as of 2011 a Median annual wages of mechanical engineers and others as of May 2010
Engineers
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$83,340
Mechanical Engineers
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$78,160
Total, All Occupations
