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Overview
Engine designers apply mechanical engineering to machines, engine systems and related equipment, often preparing designs and supervising installation or maintenance requirements.
In job descriptions, look for CAD, 3D modelling, engine performance, vehicle or machine parts, design drawings, material calculations, quality standards, design reviews and collaboration with engineers.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Engine designers work with mechanical concepts, part requirements, CAD drawings, materials and performance targets. They may also follow installation and maintenance questions after the design leaves the drawing stage.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes CAD and 3D modelling, engine performance evaluation, vehicle or machine systems, design reviews, material calculations and quality standards. Collaboration with engineers and designers is usually central.
Salary context
Pay is likely to reflect design responsibility, technical complexity, approval authority, experience with engine performance and accountability for cost, materials or installation decisions.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior mechanical design, engine performance engineering, design approval, product development or technical project coordination for machine and engine systems.
Good to know
Read adverts for the exact product area: engines, vehicles, machines or mechanical equipment. Strong adverts should name design tools, review routines, performance targets and handover to production or maintenance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include industrial tool design engineer, fluid power engineer and container equipment design engineer.
Explore this activityManufacture of fluid power equipment
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Another occupation there is fluid power engineer.
Explore this activityManufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include container equipment design engineer, rotating equipment engineer and rolling stock engineer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Mechanical Engineers
17-2141.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy71.2Technical testing and analysis74.14Other specialised design activities28.12Manufacture of fluid power equipment28.11Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines28.13Manufacture of other pumps and compressors
Alternative labels
engine tool production designer
engine design technician
engine design engineer
engine development engineer
engine design technologist
industrial engine developer
engine design expert
electrical engine designer
engine production supervisor
engine production specialist engineer
engine design developer
engine design producer
engine test engineer
engine design quality control supervisor
engine design specialist
engines designer
Occupation group
mechanical engineer (2144.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dbc88790-a8c1-4dc4-9507-8f9dcff9c990 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2144.1.5 |
| ISCO group | 2144 |
| Concept type | Occupation |