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Mechanical Engineers
Job Data
- Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range
- New York State: $67,180-$117,950 per year
- Capital Region: $73,930-$126,270 per year
- Central New York: $68,750-$112,930 per year
- Finger Lakes: $65,220-$107,710 per year
- Hudson Valley: $71,830-$129,660 per year
- Long Island: $71,520-$128,690 per year
- Mohawk Valley: $58,960-$100,960 per year
- New York City: $65,710-$123,900 per year
- North Country: $66,770-$101,640 per year
- Southern Tier: $68,290-$111,600 per year
- Western New York: $62,000-$105,240 per year
Typical Tasks
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
- Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
- Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
- Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.