Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, geothermal power plants, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment.

• Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.
  
• Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.
  
• Certification in mechanical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
  
• A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
  
• In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."