Job description template
Mechanical Engineering Technician Job Description Template
A copy-ready mechanical engineering technician job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows mechanical engineering technicians earn a median of $74,510 ($35.82/hour); the middle 50% earn $59,510–$88,110.
Job title
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable mechanical engineering technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will build and modify prototypes, set up and run tests and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Build and modify prototypes
- Set up and run tests
- Record and analyze test data
- Create CAD drawings
- Help set up manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems
- Write test reports
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent training
- Working knowledge of cad and prototyping
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
- NICET certification
- GD&T certification
- Experience with solidWorks or Inventor
Skills
- Testing and instrumentation
- GD&T
- Machining basics
- Data analysis
- Teamwork
- Communication
Work environment and schedule
Technicians work in labs, shops and manufacturing plants. Most work full-time during regular hours.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a mechanical engineering technician job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Mechanical Engineering Technician” is the clearest; alternates include Mechanical Technician, Test Technician, Engineering Technologist.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a mechanical engineering technician so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Mechanical Engineering Technician training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Mechanical Engineering Technician hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.
