Group
Occupation
243534 Mechanical Engineer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
243534 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 243236 Water Engineer.
Specialisations
- Building Services Engineer
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer
- Hydraulic Engineer (Mechanical)
- Rolling Stock Engineer
Skill level: 1
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, commissioning, erection and installation of mechanical and process plants
- Studies and analyses mechanical systems and components to ensure they meet specifications and are fit for purpose
- Inspects and tests mechanical equipment, and reports mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance issues
- Investigates problems with mechanical systems, identifies their causes, and implements solutions to fix and prevent future breakdowns