Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
In 2018 there were 2694 people aged 29-38 in this occupation.
Source: Statistics New Zealand Census 2018 (Universities NZ analysis)
Field of study is the main field people studied in their qualification. A proportion of people may have included other fields of study in their qualification.
| Field | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology | 45.5% |
| No Post-School Qualification | 14.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology | 10% |
| Automotive Engineering and Technology | 2.3% |
| Engineering and Related Technologies Not Further Defined | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | 1% |
| Building | <1% |
| Business and Management | <1% |
| Civil Engineering | <1% |