Mechanical Engineering Technology
Careers and Earning Potential
Interested in a career in mechanical engineering technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study. There are many different careers that can be pursued in mechanical engineering technology. The fields below are a sampling. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test or calibrate machinery and equipment under the direction of an engineering staff or physical scientists.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Build, install, test and maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Set up, test and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or computer technologies.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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