Group
Occupation

241532 Mechanical Engineer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

241532 Mechanical Engineer

Plans, designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing, operation, maintenance, and installation of mechanical systems.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Hydraulic Engineers (Civil) are excluded from this occupation. Hydraulic Engineers (Civil) are included in Occupation 241236 Water Engineer.

Specialisations

  • Building Services Engineer
  • HVAC Engineer
  • Hydraulic Engineer (Mechanical)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Designs mechanical equipment, machines, tools, and components for agricultural, mining, construction, manufacturing, and other industrial purposes
  • Plans and designs the layout, flow, and processes of mechanical and process plants
  • Oversees the assembly, erection, and commissioning of mechanical and process plant and installations
  • Studies and analyses mechanical systems and components to evaluate their performance
  • Inspects, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, and investigates mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance issues
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