All about the profession of mechanical engineering technologist

Mechanical engineering is a very important branch of the economy, despite all the talk about the "post-industrial era". But this field of activity is unthinkable without the participation of technologists, which are extremely important in practice. It's time to find out all about professions of a technologist in mechanical engineering, about his job responsibilities and the required education.

The importance of machine building cannot be overemphasized. And how high the development of this industry will directly depend on the work of mechanical engineering technologists. In many ways, it is their efforts that guarantee the safety of the use of technology and the productivity of production lines.

This profession is divided into a number of training levels. Its representatives can be technicians, machine operators, and operators. And, of course, engineers. Some mechanical engineering technologists do not work with already existing technical systems, but are engaged in the latest developments. Regardless of their specific specialization, such professionals can perform the widest range of tasks.

A mechanical engineering technologist is fluent in almost any modern technology. Therefore, he will find application of his powers in various fields and areas. You can freely choose a narrower branch of specializations:

• design of new technology;

• manipulation of existing production facilities;

• testing of technological systems of mechanical engineering.

They can find themselves not only in the production of machines in the narrow sense of the word.

They are hired by:

• construction companies;
• trucking and repair companies;
• mining facilities;
• educational, scientific and expert organizations;
• design offices.

But to some extent, the downside is that it is rather male profession... A girl who wants to associate herself with her must either be very lucky, or be “two heads above” the average level, and even more stubborn. It is worth noting the following properties:

• the possibility of continuous development;
• the minimum level of competition among employees;
• public importance;
• comparative stability of work;
• location of workplaces in warmth and comfort;
• increased exposure to harmful production factors;
• risk of injury;
• a very high level of requirements already in vocational training, and even more so in employment.

Only people with special education can work as a mechanical engineering technologist. With a higher education, a specialist is usually allowed to work without previous experience. Technologists are required to know all the regulations in their industry and the orders of the organization's management. They must clearly understand the prospects for the technical development of the firm. The work of such a specialist implies:

• development and application of automation tools;
• introduction of the latest technological processes;
• selection of optimal production modes;
• ensuring the competitiveness of production;
• elaboration of the order of performing work operations;
• drawing up plans for the location of equipment;
• determination of the optimal production rates, rates of consumption of raw materials, components and energy at each workplace;
• preparation of technological standards, route maps, technical level maps, assembly diagrams;
• approval of the prepared documentation;
• assistance in the development of control programs for CNC machines.

But a mechanical engineering technologist is also engaged in a number of other jobs. In particular, he will have to carry out patent research. It is this specialist who determines which technical levels the designers should focus on when creating new systems. He is a full-fledged participant in the development of experimental technological processes and machines.

The employee's duty will also be:

• development of measures to improve work efficiency;
• tracking technological discipline;
• studying the latest experience;
• assessment of the causes of marriage and their elimination;
• development of methods of technical control and testing of machines;
• consideration of rationalization proposals;
• writing patent and license passports.

Mechanical engineering technologists can study at many higher educational institutions. Good training is given, in particular, South Ural and Vyatka Universities, as well as Volgograd Technical University.

Alternatively, you can consider:

• Transport University and National Technical University (Irkutsk);
• technical universities of Tambov, Lipetsk, Bryansk, Izhevsk, Kemerovo;
• Technological University of Penza;
• state universities of Kabardino-Balkaria, Togliatti, Orenburg;
• OmSTU;
• Pacific State University;
• technical universities of Rostov-on-Don, Saratov, Ulyanovsk, Tver, Barnaul, Nizhny Novgorod.

Mechanical engineering technologist salary is determined primarily by their qualifications and work experience.But the specific field of activity, the region of employment and the scale of the firm's activities are also of great importance. Experienced (3 or more years of experience) professionals can count on the following average estimated income:

• Moscow - up to 90 thousand;
• Ural cities - up to 60 thousand;
• St. Petersburg - 80 thousand;
• Nizhny Novgorod - 45 thousand.

The income level will be higher for those who speak English. This will allow you to get acquainted with the technical documentation of many systems in the original.

But you can also choose the vertical path. In this case the qualification category is raised first, and then the technologist goes into the category of managers... He can consistently take the posts of shop manager and chief engineer. Some people go to expert organizations and certification bodies... In addition, a mechanical engineering technologist can choose the path a scientific career or gradually create your own firm.

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