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- Test and develop models of alternate processing methods and designs to evaluate their feasibility, the necessity of modification, possible new applications, and operating condition effects.
- Develop, monitor, and coordinate all production areas, such as the operation of product designs, fabrication, and selection of manufacturing methods.
- Coordinate and establish safety and maintenance procedures, supply of materials, and service schedule required to maintain equipment and machines in the recommended condition.
- Submit bids and estimate costs for engineering, extraction, or construction projects, and prepare the necessary contract documents.
- Investigate difficulties and failures of equipment to diagnose faulty operations and provide suggestions to the maintenance crew.
- Communicate and discuss with engineers and related personnel to provide technical details, address system malfunctions, and implement operating procedures.
- Oversee drafters as they develop a product’s structural design using drafting tools and computer-assisted drafting or design software and equipment.
- Supervise installation, operation, repair, and maintenance to ensure that equipment and machines adhere to specifications.
- Perform personnel functions, such as supervising technicians, technologists, production workers, and other engineers, and designing evaluation programs.
- Give feedback to the design engineering company about customer requirements.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, computer-generated reports, and schematics.
- Suggest design modifications to get rid of system or machine malfunctions.
- Analyze and research customer design manuals, specifications, proposals, and other relevant data to assess the cost, maintenance requirements, and feasibility of applications or designs.
- Research, design, install, operate, maintain, and evaluate mechanical products, systems, processes, and equipment to meet requirements while applying knowledge of the different engineering principles.
- Specify system components to guarantee conformity with performance and engineering design specifications.
- Study different industrial processes to identify the equipment’s application areas.
- Conduct and supervise research that analyzes and tests the performance, operation, design, and feasibility of systems, components, and equipment.
- Write performance requirements for engineering or product development projects.