# Tasks & work activities — fluid power engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2141.00 (Mechanical Engineers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2144; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- **[Core]** Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
- **[Core]** Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- **[Core]** Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
- **[Core]** Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- **[Core]** Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
- **[Core]** Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- **[Core]** Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
- **[Supplemental]** Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
- **[Core]** Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
- **[Supplemental]** Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.
- **[Supplemental]** Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.
- **[Supplemental]** Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.
- **[Supplemental]** Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.
- **[Supplemental]** Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
- **[Supplemental]** Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
- **[Supplemental]** Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
- **[Core]** Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
- **[Core]** Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
- **[Core]** Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
- **[Core]** Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
- **[Core]** Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.
- **[Core]** Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.
- **[Supplemental]** Solicit new business.
- **[Core]** Provide technical customer service.
- **[Supplemental]** Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise customers on the use of products or services.
- Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
- Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
- Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
- Create images or other visual displays.
- Create models of engineering designs or methods.
- Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
- Design industrial equipment.
- Design industrial processing systems.
- Design structures or facilities.
- Determine operational methods.
- Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
- Direct industrial production activities.
- Direct installation activities.
- Document technical design details.
- Estimate operational costs.
- Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
- Identify new applications for existing technologies.
- Implement design or process improvements.
- Install production equipment or systems.
- Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
- Perform marketing activities.
- Prepare proposal documents.
- Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
- Research industrial processes or operations.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Supervise production or support personnel.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.