Engineering technicians assist engineers with research and development, quality control, or design. They specialize in various industries, including civil, industrial, and mechanical, and usually work under professional engineers’ supervision. They may work in laboratories, construction sites, offices, or industrial and manufacturing plants and assist engineers with research and development, quality control, and design. They work alongside scientists or quality assurance inspectors and help them create products, improve manufacturing methods, and maintain assembly systems.
Engineering technicians discuss initial project instructions or changes in drafting, design, manufacturing, and assembly with appropriate team members during the testing phase of a process or product. They review project instructions to identify requirements regarding fabrication, assembly, and testing. Engineering technicians need a strong background in math, science, and computer skills and an associate's degree or other training including certification as an engineering technician.