How do they match: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

  • Engineering Technician
  • Marine Equipment Test Engineer

  • Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
  • Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
  • Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
  • Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
  • Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
  • Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
  • Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.

  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
  • Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.