MECHANICAL ENGINEER JOBS

Mechanical Engineer Jobs

How to Enter

To secure a job as a Mechanical Engineer, it’s recommended to at least a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering combined with relevant work experience. However, completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree can greatly improve your competitive edge within the Manufacturing market.

In additional, many employers are looking for the following personal requirements when hiring Mechanical Engineers:

Highly accurate with a good eye for detail
Organised with great project management skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and pragmatic
Able to work well under pressure
Can work independently and in a team

Typical Responsibilities

The typical daily job responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer can include some or all of the following:

Identifying and understanding client’s or Manager’s requirements
Conducting investigations of existing systems and preparing reports based on findings
Reporting on the risks to safety and the environment of planned work
Preparing plans and drawings of machines or machine parts
Supervising the building, installation, repair and replacement of systems
Conducting field work where required
Reviewing and testing new systems
Estimating costs for jobs

Progression

Many Mechanical Engineers decide to move into management or senior-level roles as they gain experience. However, other options include moving into Project Management as a Project Engineer, or join an engineering consultancy firm. roles as they gain experience over time. Alternatively, Engineers can also choose to specialise further within their field, such as becoming a HVAC, Energy Resources or even Robotics Engineer.