Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Contact Info
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Facility Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer
Facts and Stats
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$95k
Median wages (annual)
2021
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22,400
Projected job openings
2021-2031
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8-10%
Projected growth (faster than average)
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Related Programs
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS; PTC Creo Parametric
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — CNC Mastercam; Geometric CAMWorks; Siemens NX for Manufacturing
- Desktop communications software — Eko
- Development environment software — C; Microsoft Visual Basic; National Instruments LabVIEW
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