MECHANICAL ENGINEER

ANZSCO 233512 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
A mechanical engineer plan, design, organise and oversee the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Registration or licensing may be required in Australia. Mechanical Engineer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

• Air-conditioning Engineer
• Building Services Engineer
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer

 

 

Mechanical Engineer Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

 

 

Group: 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a mechanical engineer in Australia is to design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.

 

Tasks

• studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
• establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
• analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
• designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
• developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
• organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
• establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
• inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
• directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the unit group mechanical engineer (Group 2335) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 

 

As a mechanical engineer registration or licensing in Australia may be required.

Occupations within the Mechanical Engineer Group

 

• 233511 Industrial Engineer
• 233512 Mechanical Engineer
• 233513 Production or Plant Engineer

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same engineering group if not listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Mechanical Engineer is currently assessed with EA - (Engineers Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Australia is $ 127,939 for male employees and $ 111,545 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 36.7 Females: 31.0 Persons: 35.9

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2335) Industrial mechanical and production engineers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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