Group
Occupation
243532 Mechanical Engineer
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
243532 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)
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, 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