Mechanical Maintenance Engineers are professionals, who resolve and fix the mechanical issues which arise in an organization due regular wear and tear of mechanical equipments. These professionals diagnose slipups in the mechanical equipments or appliances and undertake scheduled maintenance and repairing works. It is the prime responsibility of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to administer budgets and maintain statistical and pecuniary records.

Qualifying Exam

In order to become a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, aspirants have to pursue the BS degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering. Aspirants are supposed to have completed the course from a recognized University or institute so as to get a career in companies of repute. They also require strong technical knowledge in codes and standards such as API, NB, ASME, OSHA, ISA, PIP and so on. Familiarity in Computer programming packages like SAP and CAD shall be an added advantage. They can also study the postgraduate or research programs in the related fields so as to get the senior-most designations in the sector.

Who is eligible to apply?

The educational qualification required to apply for the B.E / B Tech program in Mechanical Engineering is a pass in the 10+2 course or its equivalent in Science streams. Diploma holders in the concerned subjects can also pursue the graduation program. After successfully completing their program, Mechanical Maintenance Engineers mostly work with construction, manufacturing, production and engineering companies. They can also search out for career in Companies which use heavy machiner, Software companies and so on.

Key Points in the process

• Complete XII or its equivalent taking Science streams with Mathematics.
• Pursue the Bachelors’ program in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Search out for jobs in Government agencies or private companies.
• Carry out postgraduate studies in the related fields for career progression.

Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers are in charge for a variety of tasks, while working in an organization. They provide assistance in scheduling the customary maintenance of plant equipment and machinery. They also examine and control maintenance expenditure. Moreover, they plan and create new measures to carry out their work in the best possible way with minimal operating cost. Mechanical Maintenance Engineers also have to co-ordinate with reliability engineers to expand the life cycle of equipments.