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Mechanical Designer
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Also Known as:
Drafter, Mechanical Drafter, Drafting Technician, Product Designer, CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer), Designer, Mechanical Designer, Project Designer, Design Drafter, CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator)
What is a
Mechanical Designer
?
Mechanical Designers create designs and technical drawings for mechanical devices and equipment. They work closely with engineers and other professionals to create and improve manufacturing systems or processes and develop drawings for a wide variety of machines including computers and buildings. Mechanical designers typically work in an office setting, reviewing specifications and other data to develop mechanical layouts. The majority of mechanical designers work for architectural or engineering services firms, while some work within the manufacturing industry as well.
Mechanical Designers, or drafters, work with engineers to turn their roughly sketched designs into technical drawings. These are then used during production, which is why designers include any manufacturing procedures in their schematics.
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Why Become
Mechanical Designer
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
5,400
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Technical Skills:
Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Document management software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Graphics or photo imaging software
What Does a
Mechanical Designer
Do?
Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
Create images or other visual displays.
Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
Verify mathematical calculations.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Discuss designs or plans with clients.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
58,000
professionals
2028:
54,000
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
5,400
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$57,060
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Industrial Engineering
Electrical Technicians
Robotics Technicians
Validation Engineers
Common Next Positions
Industrial Engineers
Robotics Engineers
Electrical Engineer
Plant Manager
Process Engineer
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