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Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture and install mechanical components and systems.

Materials engineers use their expertise to design, process and apply different materials effectively.

Manufacturing engineers maintain, manage and develop manufacturing processes.

Maintenance engineers undertake scheduled and breakdown maintenance of engineering equipment.

Land-based engineers generate solutions to engineering problems within the fields of forestry, horticulture, agriculture, food processing and the environment.

Design engineers create the models that form the basis of new products, buildings and infrastructure projects.

Communications engineers (also known as communications systems engineers) research, design and develop communications equipment and systems.

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Commissioning engineers work at a client's site, where they are responsible for commissioning and overseeing the installation and maintenance of systems, plants and equipment.

Chemical engineers are responsible for the processes and machinery used to transform raw materials into usable products.

Building services engineers advise about, design, install and maintain cost-effective and energy efficient systems for services in buildings, such as water, lighting, heating, air conditioning and lifts.

Biomedical engineers design and develop medical devices such as artificial limbs and cochlear implants.