Mechanical engineering technician
Mechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments, and perform tests. They also develop layouts and drawings, collate and interpret data and write reports.
Key metrics
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- adjust engineering designs
- analyse test data
- define part requirements
- design engineering components
- liaise with engineers
- read engineering drawings
- troubleshoot
Essential Knowledge
- CAE software
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- mathematics
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- principles of mechanical engineering
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Construction
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
- Manufacturing
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