Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512

Mechanical Engineer plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Mechanical engineers may perform the following tasks:

• design new machines, equipment or systems, taking into account cost, availability of materials, and strength and maintenance requirements
• consider the appearance of the designs as well as the impact on the users and on the environment
• carry out research on the use of different types of fuel and energy, materials handling, heating and cooling processes, the storage and pumping of liquids and gases, and environmental controls
• use computer-aided design (CAD) to assist with design and drawing
• design and construct resource development projects such as offshore platforms, onshore gas plants and iron ore mining facilities
• supervise the operation of manufacturing process plants such as vehicle and electrical appliance production plants, coal handling installations, power stations, and sewerage and water supply pumping stations
• specify, select and install factory machinery and production systems and manage machinery maintenance
• set up work control systems (such as the testing of equipment) to ensure that performance, quality, cost and safety requirements are met
• act as consultants, researching possible changes or improvements and estimating costs of products for clients.

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Mechanical Engineer?

The assessment authority for this occupation is Engineers Australia and depending on your circumstances, there are five pathways available for migration skills assessment of your engineering degree.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Engineers Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency by sitting for an English language test unless exempted.

Click here to read further information regarding the process of assessment by Engineers Australia.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Mechanical Engineer, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.