How much does a Mechanical Engineering Technician I make in the United States? The average Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary in the United States is $49,650 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,562 and $60,916. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $34,198 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $41,562 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $49,650 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $60,916 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $71,174 US February 26, 2024
25% $41,562 10% $34,198 90% $71,174 75% $60,916 $49,650 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Mechanical Engineering Technician I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Schematic: A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.

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Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

Troubleshooting 7.4%
Schematic 2.5%
Microsoft Office 1.69%
Others 88.41%

Job Description for Mechanical Engineering Technician I

Mechanical Engineering Technician I assists mechanical engineers in the planning and testing of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc. Helps prepare proposals and cost estimates. Estimates work load to establish completion dates. Being a Mechanical Engineering Technician I requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Mechanical Engineering Technician I may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Mechanical Engineering Technician I

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For Mechanical Engineering Technician I, the upper level is Mechanical Engineering Technician II and then progresses to Mechanical Engineering Technician III.

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Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Mechanical Engineering Technician I, the highest Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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