Mechanical Engineer — occupation 233512
Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) covers engineering of mechanical and process plant, from design and assembly through commissioning and maintenance. Engineers Australia is the specified migration assessing authority. Your evidence should explain the engineering decisions you made, as well as the equipment or projects involved.
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Updated 2026-10-22 · General information · Official-source check 2026-10-22
Key facts
| ANZSCO code | 233512 |
|---|---|
| Assessing authority | Engineers Australia |
| Role focus | Mechanical and process plant engineering |
| Visa eligibility | Check the current requirements and occupation list for the intended visa and stream. |
Who this is relevant to
This code may fit work on mechanical plant or installations. Compare it with Production or Plant Engineer when your responsibilities centre on industrial plant performance and manufacturing planning, and distinguish professional engineering from trade-level repair or servicing.
Requirements
Check how Engineers Australia recognises your qualification and which application route is appropriate. Select evidence that explains analysis, design choices, constraints, verification and outcomes. If employment is being assessed, prepare the separate records required for the periods you claim.
Process
- Compare the mechanical description with your documented responsibilities.
- Check the qualification and assessment route before preparing competency material.
- Prepare project evidence showing your own engineering analysis and decisions across the plant or equipment lifecycle.
- Check visa eligibility and any registration requirements for the proposed work.
Common issues
Equipment lists and routine maintenance duties may not show the level of professional engineering responsibility. Explain how you diagnosed engineering problems, evaluated alternatives or justified technical changes, rather than describing only the final installation.
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