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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 21
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Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. |
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Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software. |
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Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. |
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Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. |
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Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. |
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Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. |
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Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. |
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Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification. |
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Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs. |
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Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. |
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Most of these occupations require qualifications at NFQ Levels 7 or 8 (Ordinary / Honours Degrees) but some do not.
Related Experience
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an engineer must complete four years of college and work for several years in engineering to be considered qualified.
Job Training
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, computer programmers, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and financial analysts. |
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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| Job Title |
Mechanical Engineer
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30 - 55
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Collins McNicholas / Hudson / Brightwater
Last Updated: May, 2013 |
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Damien Mason
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"I am now working on the new 200 million project called Kiln 3 in Irish Cement and have a lot of responsibilities and pressure on my head" |
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Peter LaComber
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"My current role allows a good mix of working time and time with my family. Within the CRH organisation there are good progression opportunities" |
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Afra Ronayne
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"...involves working in an exciting and dynamic industry with a lot of technical challenges, particularly in relation to climate change" |
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Elaine McGarrigle
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"the job can be as hands-on as an engineer wants it to be. Its great to be able to balance the hands-on with the computer work" |
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