Job Description
Conduct research on mechanical engineering issues
Design equipment and machinery in mechanical plants
Simulate service conditions of a product, detect hidden faults and design procedures for testing products
Supervise engineering personnel in construction and installation activities
Supervise the development, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery
Mechanical Engineers may specialise in a specific field, such as heat transfer, hydraulics, electro-mechanics, or in specific types of products such as propulsion systems, air-conditioning and refrigeration, lifts and escalators, etc. The work of engineers in different fields is as follows:
Design, Development and Quality Assurance of Products
Design products and ensure the required standard is met
Make use of various mathematical methods or make reference to results of previous tests to manufacture qualified products at lowest cost
ExampleĦRDevelopment Engineer
Simulate service conditions to ensure products are up to standard
Investigate and determine the cause of any failure and avoid it from recurring before engaging in large-scale production
Sales and Technical Service
Study the needs of customers and develop new products at the right time at acceptable cost
Inform designers of the performance of existing machines and provide efficient after-sales service
Plant Engineering
Design, install, operate and maintain machinery in plants, power station, etc.
Liaise with designers in supervising the installation of equipment and solve any potential problems
Check and test equipment of new plants before its commission
Qualities and Qualifications
Think logically and possess strong analytical power
Keep abreast of current technological advancement and aggressive in learning new skills
Good at interpersonal and communication skills so as to work well with others in a team
Mechanical Engineer: have obtained a degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Qualified Professional Mechanical Engineer: have acquired membership of recognised professional body, e.g., the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Professional Qualifications
To be a qualified mechanical engineer, you have to acquire the membership of a recognised professional body, e.g., the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. The typical path of obtaining the professional qualifications is as follows:
You may contact the following professional bodies for more details:
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
![]() | 9/F, Island Beverley, 1 Great George Street, Causeway Bay, HK |
![]() | 2895 4446 |
![]() | http://www.hkie.org.hk |
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
![]() | 1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London SW1H 9JJ |
![]() | 44 (0)20 7222 7899 |
![]() | http://www.imeche.org.uk |
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (ImechE) Hong Kong Office
![]() | Network of Networks Centre, 5/F, HKPC Building 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
![]() | 2194 5765 |
![]() | http://www.imechehk.org.hk |
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