Engineering technologists and technicians help engineers solve technical problems.

Technologists and technicians draw sketches and blueprints of engineer designs. They make prototypes or models of the designs. They then test prototypes to see if the designs perform as expected and meet standards.

Technologists and technicians work in most areas of engineering:

• Aerospace technologists and technicians build, install, and test parts and systems of aircraft.
• Civil technologists and technicians help plan and build roadways and structures.
• Electrical and electronic technologists and technicians design, repair, and manufacture equipment.
• Electromechanical technologists and technicians install, test, and repair electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems.
• Industrial technologists and technicians plan ways to improve production and reduce costs.
• Mechanical technologists and technicians help design, build, and inspect machinery or mechanical parts.

Engineering technologists and technicians help determine the best way to implement designs. They set up equipment and make sure that it is used efficiently. They also make sure equipment is maintained and repaired as needed.

Technologists and technicians help engineers figure out how to improve designs or fix problems. They may help estimate production costs. They monitor and evaluate a product or project through completion. They write reports to update supervisors.