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Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Descriptions & Duties

  • Mechanical Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks, either independently or under the direction of a qualified engineer, contributory to design, development, manufacture, construction, installation, efficient operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Technical knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technicians must apply theory and instructions from engineers to add new components for industrial machinery or equipment. They may also need to be able to operate machinery.

Problem solving skills

Mechanical Engineering Technicians help mechanical engineers bring their plans and designs to life. This often requires helping the engineers to overcome unexpected problems.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A higher diploma or an associate degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent

Experience

  • 1 to 2 years of relevant work experiences

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $12,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $12,000-$60,000

Monthly Salary $18,000-over $60,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-over $60,000

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Training Pay Scale Point 4-6

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 9-22

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 23-29

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 30-37

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 38-41

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Mechanical Engineering Technicians normally work in engineering sites or workshops and sometimes in office. When working in engineering sites or workshops, they are required to follow precautions and wear protective equipment.

Tools

  • Hole gauge - Bore gauges
  • Horizontal turning centre - Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
  • Pitch measuring instruments - Screw pitch gauges
  • Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine - Arc welding equipment; Stick welding machines
  • Socket sets - Socket wrench sets

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