Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

What you'd actually do

• Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
• Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
• Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
• Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
• Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
• Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Associate degree. Overall preparation: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the work happens outdoors; much of the day is spent working solo. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 1% of engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are hands-on, organized and detail-focused and analytical.

Related careers

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Surveyors
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Mechanical Drafters
• Architectural and Civil Drafters
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Quick questions

How much does a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other make?

The median pay is $37.67 per hour — roughly $78,500 a year, with the real range running from about $22.61/hr (10th percentile) to $56.89/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other?

The typical entry-level education is: Associate degree. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

What does a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other actually do all day?

Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing. Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures. Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.