Mechanical Engineer Assistant


Mechanical engineers apply engineering principles in the employment of energy, machinery, equipment and materials. They design machines and mechanical installations and evaluate installed machinery, processes and products.

Duties

undertake the design and construction of resource development projects (eg gas platforms, mining facilities etc)
design new machines, equipment or systems taking into account costs, material suitability and life,
carry out research in areas such as use and application of different fuels and energy, materials, heating, handling, storage and pumping of liquids
use CAD (Computer Aided Design) to design plant;
supervise and manage the working of production plants (eg coal handling, power stations);
set up work control systems.

Skills Required

  • enjoy technical and engineering activities
  • willing to adhere to safety requirements
  • able to identify, analyse and solve problems
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • enjoy computing and technical design
  • practical and creative
  • able to work independently
  • able to work as part of a team
  • able to accept responsibility.

Salary

$40 000 - $60 000

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