Mechanical engineer, Kaipūhanga pūkaha
Also known as
- Building services engineer, industrial engineer, production engineer, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning engineer, product development engineer, mechanical maintenance engineer
Mechanical engineers oversee the design, creation and maintenance of machinery like electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines.
Duration
01:47 mins
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$71K to $121K
Most common
$156K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Mechanical engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work in workshops, factories and offices and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- oversee design, creation and maintenance of machinery
- advise about building and repairing machines
- investigate systems and prepare reports
- research energy sources and materials
- study environmental and safety aspects of machinery
- prepare plans and drawings
- use specialised software (CAD) to design plans
- prepare cost estimates for jobs
- supervise building and repair work
- review and test new systems
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineering New Zealand
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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