Engineering
Mechanical engineering technician
Summary
Mechanical engineering technicians plan, design, and oversee the production, operation, and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment.
They ensure the efficient functioning of mechanical systems used in aircraft, ships, vehicles, space technologies, and cyber and information systems.
Other Occupation Titles
Mechanical technician
Mechanical design technician
Mechanical technical support technician
Paurush Sohal, Mechanical Engineer at BAE Systems Australia
“In this role I work in production, being people working on the ships. At the moment, we’re going through an ANZAC Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP). My role is to support the mechanical side of upgrades.
The design is done in Melbourne and when it comes to Henderson, we get involved in fitting out the items, testing the items, making sure they’re commissioned well. In terms of the mechanical space, specifically this role, I was interested because it’s a construction hull, so you get to see the trades and all of the construction and manufacturing starting.
The opportunities that [defence industry] presents is the highlight for me.”
This profile was correct at the time of publishing.
VET pathway
To become a mechanical engineering technician, you usually need to complete a qualification in mechanical engineering:
- MEM30522 – Certificate III in Engineering – Technical
Tertiary pathway
To broaden your educational opportunities and expand your career prospects, it is worth considering pursuing a Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
Indicative salary range
Low end – $80,000
High end – $140,000
Source: Kinexus Defence Industry Insights Tenth Edition.
Low end salary is based on positions with 1–3 years of experience, and High end salary is based on 15–20 years of experience.
Total Salary Package = Full-time annual equivalent of base salary or rate plus statutory superannuation and any other remuneration applicable to the role (before tax).
Salaries may vary based on scope and level of responsibility. Certain occupations may experience higher total salaries than listed due to receiving bonus or commission payments.
Denotes occupations where the salary has been inferred based on the salary range for occupations with a similar skill set.
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