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Mechanical Engineering Technologies

Drafting is the leading skill in mechanical engineering today, which can lead to specializing in the design of engines, consumer goods, electronics and heavy machinery. Engineering comes to life in the form of tools, systems and devices. Understanding how products and machinery work – as well as how to design, make and use them – is the focus of building these skills.

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Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY / Western NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Western NY

The data below is based on the following 5 counties:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 18.07 28.99 37.25 2 7 8
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 18.07 28.99 37.25 2 7 8
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 22.63 29.13 45.51 0 26 26
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 20.33 26.36 39.84 0 3 3
17-3024.01 Robotics Technicians 20.33 26.36 39.84 0 3 3
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 21.61 24.97 36.15 3 18 21
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 22.09 36.30 62.14 1 10 11
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 18.14 28.74 37.45 27 144 171
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 17.94 28.09 29.92 1 40 41
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 13.74 19.77 29.75 20 378 398
Averages & Total $19.32 $27.79 $39.75 53 626 679

Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2023
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2023
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 36.72% 34.23%
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 36.72% 34.23%
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 41.63% 43.03%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 50.81% 53.11%
17-3024.01 Robotics Technicians 50.81% 53.11%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 48.70% 49.29%
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 39.37% 37.85%
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 34.92% 30.61%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 43.97% 40.76%
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 56.48% 54.45%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $26 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider July 2019 - June 2020 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Erie Community College 12 679 -634**
Jamestown Community College 3
Niagara County Community College 4
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 19
SUNY Corning Community College 7
Total 45*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.

2023 Total Workforce: 5,936 Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 32.1% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Per worker metrics for MCC's Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY related programs.

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This chart shows the number of learners completing a relevant middle-skill training and education program, the marginal impact per completer, as well as the estimated lifetime earnings for completers. View data sources.

Field Value
Number of Completers in Workforce in 2014* 115
Marginal Annual Impact per Completer (Compared to Full-Time High School Educated Worker) $64,700
Estimated Lifetime Earnings of Completers $682,700

*Based on 10-years of MCC Program completion data

2014 Economic impact of MCC's Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY related programs.

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This chart shows the initial, direct, indirect, induced and total economic impact on the selected region by the selected occupational group. View data sources.

Impact Type Value ($)
Initial Effect $4,669,000
Direct Effect $629,000
Indirect Effect $124,000
Induced Effect $2,043,000
Total Economic Impact in 2014 $7,465,000

Source: Monroe Community College Program Based Economic Impact Analysis


Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (Jan 2023)

292

909 total postings

Posting intensity (Jan 2023)

3.1 : 1

Regional average: 3.7 : 1

There were 909 total job postings for the Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY in January 2023, of which 292 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 3.1 : 1, meaning that for every 3.1 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


January 2023 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skill clusters.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Business: Quality Assurance and Control 498
Manufacturing and Production: Machine Tools 342
Engineering: Drafting and Engineering Design 341
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Equipment Repair and Maintenance 339
Information Technology: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools 319
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Hand Tools 245
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Electrical and Mechanical Labor 209
Customer and Client Support: Basic Customer Service 201
Administration: General Administrative and Clerical Tasks 194
Manufacturing and Production: Machinery 178
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Communication Skills 380
Quality Assurance and Control 375
Repair 339
Detail-Oriented 243
Troubleshooting 202
Computer Literacy 197
Microsoft Excel 175
Problem Solving 174
Teamwork / Collaboration 167
Physical Abilities 155
 
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400

Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

Moog Incorporated 60
Avangrid 25
Acara Solutions 15
Staffworks Incorporated 13
Power Drives Incorporated 12
Boyd Corporation 9
Pcb Piezotronics Incorporated 9
Buffalo Wire Works 7
Carleton Technologies Incorporated 7
Sealing Devices Incorporated 7
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

Driver's License 143
Welding Certification 13
American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certification 9
Certified Outpatient Coding (COC) 9
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) 9
OSHA Forklift Certification 8
AWS D1.5 7
Certified Mechanical Inspector 7
U.S. Department of Labor 7
Six Sigma Certification 6
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

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