Mechanical Engineering

The salary range for people working in Czech Republic in Mechanical Engineering is typically from 1,368 EUR (minimum salary) to 2,528 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Mechanical Engineering category and their job descriptions

Automation engineer

• Design, develop, and implement automation systems and solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation needs and requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis for automation projects.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation systems and machinery.
• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, including specifications and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all automation projects.
• Provide technical support and training to operational staff on automated systems.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in automation engineering.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity within the organization.

1,628 - 3,449 EUR

CNC Machine Setter

• Reading technical drawings.
• Installing components and tools.
• Ensuring the transfer of the program into the CNC machine.
• Reading and editing the program.
• Producing components.

1,326 - 2,412 EUR

CNC Programmer

• Reading technical drawings.
• Calculating the coordinates of the tool.
• Writing the program using G and M codes.
• Drawing and modelling tool path using the CAM program.
• Ensuring the transfer of the program into the CNC machine.
• Setting up the machine by fastening the workpiece and tool.
• Producing components.

1,338 - 2,369 EUR

Cutter/Grinder/Polisher

• Reading drawings.
• Setting up grinding machinery and equipment.
• Processing of semi-finished products by means of grinding machines and equipment with an emphasis placed on maintaining the desired shape, dimensions and tolerances.
• Simple surface finish treatment of semi-finished products.
• Carrying out simple repairs and the maintenance of machinery and equipment.

1,146 - 2,142 EUR

Design Engineer

• Designing new products and devices. Choosing materials for their production, often also defining the technology of their production.
• Completing construction documentation for the production - drawings, 3d data.
• Looking up suppliers of the parts that are to be purchased, dealing with sales representatives of the suppliers, defining parameters of the purchased semi-finished products or finished products. Often also negotiating the price.
• Checking the completeness of the supplied parts, compliance with the documentation, quality.
• Supervising the assembly of devices that were designed by him and taking part in putting them into operation. Often in this phase he makes minor modifications and improvements. He determines the range and intervals of maintenance.

1,452 - 2,633 EUR

Design Technician

• Elaborating technical documentation for the components, machines, automatic equipment, tools and systems with the help of specialized software.
• Consulting the completed technical documentation with clients.
• Cooperating with mechanical engineers, constructors and other members of the projection team.
• Incorporating observations into the technical documentation.
• Taking part in preparing the cost estimation.

1,387 - 2,888 EUR

Fitter/Assembler

• Reading technical documentation.
• Mounting machinery units and/or their parts according to technical documentation.
• Testing the functionality of machine units and/or their parts after assembly.
• Removing detected anomalies.
• Handing over machine units and/or their parts after assembly.

1,160 - 2,075 EUR

Lathe operator

• Reading drawings.
• Setting up lathes.
• Processing of semifinished lathe products with an emphasis on maintaining of the desired shape, dimensions and tolerances.
• Simple surface finish treatment of semifinished products.
• Carrying out simple repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

1,172 - 2,255 EUR

Machine Fitter

• Using technical documents.
• Processing sketches to complement the technological process of locksmithing.
• Manual processing of machine components by filing, sawing, cutting, evening, bending, drilling and reaming.
• Assembling parts of machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting machine malfunctions.
• Scraping, grinding, balancing, adjusting, connecting with bolts and rivets, soldering and welding machine parts.
• Assembling machinery and equipment.

1,290 - 2,147 EUR

Maintenance Engineer

• Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
• Developing and updating maintenance plans.
• Identifying worn parts.
• Ordering spare parts.
• Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
• Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

1,143 - 2,621 EUR

Mechanical Engineer

• Designing components, machinery, equipment, automated equipment, tools and systems with the use of specialised software.
• Communicating with clients with the aim to determine their needs.
• Completing analyses and cost estimation.
• Contacting manufacturing companies in connection with prototype production.
• Incorporating client comments into the proposals.
• Product analysing and testing.
• Communicating with subcontractors and other team members.
• Solving incurred technical and technological problems.

1,667 - 3,119 EUR

Milling-Machine Operator

• Reading drawings.
• Setting up the cutter.
• Processing semifinished products using a cutter with an emphasis placed on maintaining the desired shape, dimensions and tolerances.
• Simple surface finish treatment of semifinished products.
• Carrying out the simple repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

1,222 - 2,216 EUR

Process Engineer

• Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
• Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
• Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
• Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
• Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
• Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
• Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
• Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
• Communicating with other departments in the company.

1,646 - 2,779 EUR

Service Engineer

• Mounting, dismantling and powering up production machinery and equipment.
• Providing the repairs and maintenance of the production machinery and equipment.
• Providing employee trainings on the use of production machinery and equipment.
• Completing technical reports.
• Providing technical support to internal and external customers.

1,677 - 3,117 EUR

Smith

• Fabricating artistic, craft and commercial products of daily needs made of iron, steel, copper and other metals.
• Heating the steel and iron in a blacksmith’s furnace to the desired temperature.
• Forming iron and steel with hand tools and machinery.
• Cooling the finished product in water.
• Fabricating horseshoes, shoeing horses.

1,141 - 3,189 EUR

Technician

• Making machines, machinery and appliances operational in engineering production.
• Analysing faults in order to identify the reasons why they originated.
• Performing repairs of machines, machinery and appliances by replacing faulty components with new ones, or by modifying software.
• Managing and checking technical documentation and keeping it up to date.
• Ensuring technical support of processes and products in engineering production.

1,374 - 2,567 EUR

Technologist

• Inventing new and improving existing technological processes.
• Supervising the observance of formulations and technological processes.
• Management of the pre-production process to eliminate any possible shortcomings.
• Assessing the quality of new products.
• Proposing measures to optimise the production processes.
• Analysing variations incurred in conjunction with the shift chiefs.
• Drafting and updating of technological documentation and/or drawings.
• Cooperating in the preparation of price calculations.

1,225 - 2,422 EUR

Welder

• Welding metals, plastics, and polymers pursuant to the technical documentation.
• Defining suitable methods for welding and work procedures.
• Using welding tools and instruments, responsibility for proper settings and use.
• Cleaning, polishing, and other finishing work for welds.
• Inspecting the quality of welds using a series of tests.
• Caring for and maintaining technical equipment in operating condition.

1,249 - 2,282 EUR

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