Assists mechanical engineers in the planning and testing of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.
Helps prepare proposals and cost estimates. Estimates work load to establish completion dates.
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Check each Mechanical Engineering Technician II skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Identifying and analyzing the causes of issues to reduce recurrence using problem-solving techniques.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concepts and benefits of root cause analysis in process improvement.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts visual inspection of related equipment, tools, and machinery to determine root causes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Guides the data collection and review process to support the root cause analysis operations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Improves and updates the fundamental nature of systems and procedures based on the root cause analysis results.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops data-gathering strategies to enable early detection of defects and root causes.
Skill definition-Forecasting costs and resources to complete a project within a defined scope.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the importance of cost estimation to complete a project.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Collects inputs for cost estimation from staff for process improvement.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Calculates cost estimates of engineering projects, including labor, production time, and materials.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages the cost estimation process to ensure the timely execution and delivery of engineering projects.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs modern and advanced process operational models for end-to-end cost estimation and reduction.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Compiles a list of the key considerations and limitations of safety policies.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows established safety policies and procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Handles the execution, enactment, and tracking of each element of the safety policy and program.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates employees' performance to ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Cultivates a compliant working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the industry's value chain, business, issues, trends, etc., and the ability to apply them appropriately.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the entire value chain of the industry.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents industry and domain knowledge in appropriate documentation systems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Gathers and analyses market intelligence to drive operational optimization.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Demonstrates intimate knowledge of industry and market trends to provide business insights.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes organizational policies and processes to seek out and understand industry dynamics.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains why attention to detail plays an important role in own function or unit.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Performs assigned responsibilities according to standard procedures and standards.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs techniques for measuring the cost and impact of errors.
There are 11 hard skills for Mechanical Engineering Technician II, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Estimation, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), etc.
1 general skills for Mechanical Engineering Technician II, Safety Policies and Procedures.
7 soft skills for Mechanical Engineering Technician II, Industry Knowledge, Attention to Detail, Maintaining Focus, etc.
While the list totals 19 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Mechanical Engineering Technician II, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be proficient in Attention to Detail, and be proficient in Maintaining Focus.
