mechanician means one skilled in the theory or construction of machines.
Etymology
From mechanic + -ian.
noun
- One skilled in the theory or construction of machines.“To build such a device will require an expert mechanician.”
- One skilled in building, using, or repairing machines, or who makes machines or tools.“Shortly after being removed to the hospital Wright recovered consciousness and sent for Taylor, his mechanician. -- "Fatal fall of Wright airship", New York Times September 18th 1908”
- One skilled in mechanics.
- A machinist.
- A scientifically trained practitioner.
- A mechanic.