Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers undertake research and design, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, aircraft, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.
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£42,640
Median salary
New workers start around £25,401.70. Normal pay is £42,640 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £61,958.51.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Designs mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles, aeroplanes and other machinery.
- Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
- Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
77
Science
76
Monitoring
73
Active Learning
71
Critical Thinking
71
Active Listening
70
Writing
68
Speaking
67
Learning Strategies
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Available Courses
HNC Mechanical Engineering
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Truro College
IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance
Other
Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer L3
Apprenticeship
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering
Extended Diploma
Truro College
