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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232)

Among the occupations currently in highest demand in All of Québec

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Qualification and skills most often required

Un diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) en techniques de génie mécanique ou en technologie de la mécanique du bâtiment est exigé. L’attestation d’études collégiales (AEC) en réfrigération, chauffage, ventilation et climatisation permet également dans certains cas d’accéder à la profession. La connaissance de logiciels de conception de systèmes du bâtiment (ex. : AutoCAD, SprinkCAD), de certains logiciels particuliers, qui varient selon l’entreprise, et de l’environnement Windows est requise. La connaissance des systèmes de contrôle électronique des bâtiments (ex. : Methast, Delta, Siemens) est recherchée. Des habiletés en gestion de chantiers et en supervision du personnel peuvent être nécessaires. La connaissance du Code national du bâtiment est souvent demandée. Pour les spécialistes en mécanique du bâtiment, une expérience dans les domaines résidentiel, institutionnel et industriel est nécessaire.

Reason for labor demand

Les entreprises éprouvent des difficultés à recruter du personnel à cause du nombre peu élevé de personnes diplômées en technologie de la mécanique du bâtiment. La demande pour les spécialistes des systèmes de chauffage, de ventilation et de climatisation (CVC) se maintient.

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Nature of work

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.

Fields of interest

  • Crunching numbers
  • Making or building things, constructing, doing repairs, and performing installations
  • Writing, working in communications and information

Main duties

  • Mechanical engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems
  • - Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
  • - Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
  • - Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
  • - Inspect mechanical installations and construction
  • - Prepare contract and tender documents
  • - Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
  • - Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.
  • Mechanical engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications
  • - Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
  • - Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
  • - Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
  • - Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Employment requirements

  • * Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.
  • * Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.
  • * Certification in mechanical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
  • * A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
  • * In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title of Professional Technologist.

Skill type

  • Natural and applied sciences and related fields

Skill level

  • Technical

More information

  • * There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales or drafting technologists and technicians.
  • * Progression to supervisory occupations such as mechanical construction supervisor, manufacturing supervisor or operations maintenance manager is possible with experience.

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Professional associations

  • Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ)
  • 1265, rue Berri, bureau 720
  • Montréal, QC
  • H2L4X4
  • Toll free: 1-800-561-3459
  • Phone: 514-845-3247 Extension: 118
  • Fax: 514-845-3643
  • Email: info@otpq.qc.ca