National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22301: Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
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. Below are the main duties, all 49 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22301?
NOC 22301 is the code for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include aeronautical technologist, heating designer, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist and machine designer. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the STEM category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $35.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22301
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- STEM
- Median wage
- $35.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22301
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. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.
Main job titles
- aeronautical technologist
- heating designer
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist
- machine designer
- marine engineering technologist
- mechanical engineering technician
- mechanical engineering technologist
- mechanical technologist
- mould designer
- thermal station technician
- tool and die designer
- tool designer
All 49 job titles in the NOC index
aeronautical technologist, aerospace engineering technician, aerospace engineering technologist, automation technician, automation technologist, cryonics engineering technologist, die designer, drone technician, equipment development technician, heating designer, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems technician, heating, ventilating and air conditioning technician, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems specialist, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems technologist, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist, home automation technician, house automation technician, machine designer, machine tool designer, marine engineering technologist, mechanical engineering design technologist, mechanical engineering development technologist, mechanical engineering equipment designer, mechanical engineering technician, mechanical engineering technologist, mechanical equipment engineering assistant, mechanical marine engineering technician, mechanical technical inspector, mechanical technologist, mould designer, nuclear engineering technician, nuclear engineering technologist, nuclear technologist, power equipment design technician, reliability technician, robotics servicing technician, robotics systems installer and repairer, robotics technician, robotics technologist, ship repair technician, thermal station technician, tool and die designer, tool designer, unmanned aerial system (UAS) maintainer, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operator - Canadian Armed Forces, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technician, vibration technologist, wind tunnel test technician, wind tunnel test technologist.
Main duties of NOC 22301
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Mechanical engineering technologists
- Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
- Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
- Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
- Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
- Inspect mechanical installations and construction
- Prepare contract and tender documents
- Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
- Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.
Mechanical engineering technicians
- Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications
- Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
- Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
- Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
- Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Employment requirements
- 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."
Additional information
- There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales or drafting technologists and technicians.
- Progression to supervisory occupations such as mechanical construction supervisor, manufacturing supervisor or operations maintenance manager is possible with experience.
Is NOC 22301 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22301 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations (category draw) | On the eligible list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22301 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.08 | $35.00 | $51.28 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $32.00 | $54.31 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.83 | $28.41 | $48.54 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.98 | $38.80 | $51.88 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $35.00 | $43.27 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $35.00 | $48.00 |
| Ontario | $23.00 | $38.00 | $52.88 |
| Manitoba | $23.73 | $34.84 | $53.51 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.45 | $41.50 | $61.66 |
| Alberta | $18.03 | $39.00 | $65.00 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $37.00 | $79.33 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 22301 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 22301 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a aeronautical technologist?
NOC 22301, Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22301?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22301 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 22301 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the STEM category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22301 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $35.00 an hour, with most wages between $23.08 and $51.28. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22301 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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