Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
US jobs
36K
Avg. wage
$37/h
GDP output/y
$8.6B
Tasks
30
AI Parity
16%
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O*NET-SOC 17-3027.00 · tasks and importance from O*NET 30.1 · jobs and wages BLS OEWS May 2025 · GDP by industry BEA 2025
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