Maintenance Engineer

A Maintenance Engineer services production plant, machinery and equipment. You might conduct scheduled maintenance or attend to problem issues as they arise. Maintenance Engineers might work on engines, generators or production tools. You might specialise in a particular industry or work across a range of fields.

Maintenance Engineers require strong technical skills and excellent observational abilities. You’ll need to follow instructions closely and work as part of a team. Maintenance Engineers should have good attention to detail and may need to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. You should be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $111,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a maintenance engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Maintenance Engineer

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52914WA

Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics

Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52884WA

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Industrial Automation)

Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Circuit Breakers, Switchgear and Power Transformers

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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