Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
<ul><li>Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.</li><li>Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.</li><li>Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.</li><li>Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.</li><li>Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.</li><li>Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes.</li><li>Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.</li><li>Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.</li><li>Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.</li><li>Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.</li></ul>