Career fit quiz

Is Mechanical Engineering Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the mechanical engineering technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the mechanical engineering technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like building things
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy testing and data
Statement 3 of 8I like CAD
Statement 4 of 8I want a two-year degree
Statement 5 of 8I like machines
Statement 6 of 8I might become an engineer
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $74,510 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture machines and mechanical devices.

  • Build and modify prototypes
  • Set up and run tests
  • Record and analyze test data
  • Create CAD drawings
  • Help set up manufacturing processes

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