How much does a Mechanical Engineering Technician I make in Iowa? The average Mechanical Engineering Technician I salary in Iowa is $49,214 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,743 and $57,160. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $36,851 IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $42,743 IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $49,214 IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $57,160 IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Technician I Salary $64,394 IA April 24, 2024
25% $42,743 10% $36,851 90% $64,394 75% $57,160 $49,214 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, testing, and maintenance of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Gathers data and project requirements to help prepare proposals, cost estimates, and develop specifications for new parts or prototypes. Being a Mechanical Engineering Technician I conducts clerical research tasks and summarizes and reports findings to support research and development of new technologies or processes. Installs, calibrates, tests, and repairs mechanical components and engineering solutions. Additionally, Mechanical Engineering Technician I fabricates, modifies, and assembles new or existing mechanical components. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Mechanical Engineering Technician I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $47,106 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $49,677 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $49,420 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $49,574 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $49,420 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $49,111 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $48,751 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $45,306 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $45,254 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $49,420 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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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