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Mechanical engineering technicians work as skilled professionals and managers in various technical areas of a mechanical engineering company, such as design, development, production planning, production control, and quality management. In the industry, technicians traditionally serve as a link between the supervisors and the engineers. However, there is a significant overlap in job responsibilities and competencies, making it difficult to assign a clear hierarchy. In day-to-day work, technicians are also employed in engineering positions.
As a mechanical engineering technician, you can work in many areas of a company.
These include the following areas:
Technicians in the fields of mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology design, calculate, and construct machines and systems of all kinds together with engineers. They coordinate various tasks and take on constructive detailed work. In manufacturing and assembly, they ensure efficient and timely workflow. They also oversee and optimize process flows, as well as the use of materials and machines, and monitor product quality. Additionally, they maintain operational facilities and develop maintenance concepts. Their tasks also include procurement and timely provision of materials and operating supplies. They can also work in application and customer consulting, where they gather information about technical issues at the customer’s site, create offers, handle complaints, and analyze fault reports.
The progressing digitalization is changing job fields and requirements in the world of work and professions. Technicians in the field of mechanical engineering have the opportunity to engage with the following technologies, processes, or systems:
The vocational training to become a state-certified technician in the field of mechanical engineering is regulated by technical schools and is evaluated by the government.
The training extends over a period of 2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time and includes a state final examination.
Mechanical engineering technicians earn an average gross salary of around 4,422 euros per month. If they work 40 hours per week, this corresponds to an hourly wage of approximately 25.50 euros. With part-time employment of 30 hours per week, the monthly gross income is reduced to around 3,317 euros.
In companies bound by collective agreements, mechanical engineering technicians receive their salary according to the collective agreement of the IG Metall (metalworkers’ union). In the main step of pay group 8, employees earn between 2,884 euros and 4,266 euros gross per month, depending on the federal state.
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