A mechanical maintenance engineer typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Performing inspections of equipment to ensure that it is in good working order and that safety precautions are being followed
• Conducting research on new technology or techniques that may be applied in the workplace
• Maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, and tools used in manufacturing processes
• Performing preventive maintenance and repair work on machinery, equipment, tools, and other items used in manufacturing processes
• Installing and repairing equipment such as motors, pumps, valves, and boilers
• Helping to develop a maintenance plan for equipment to ensure that it stays in good working condition over time
• Performing tasks such as cleaning machinery or parts to remove dirt or other contaminants that could cause problems during an operation
• Evaluating possible causes of machinery failures and taking corrective action where needed
• Scheduling maintenance activities to ensure that machinery is in good working order at all times