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Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
Occupation Source: ONET
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About This Occupation
Develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Technician programs are available from Lord Fairfax Community College.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
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Mathematics
Reading
Science
Writing
Clarifying Roles & Objectives
Communication
Monitoring & Controlling Resources
Monitoring Work
People Skills
Communication
Personal Skills
Adaptability
Dependability & Reliability
Initiative
Professionalism
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Strategic Planning/Action
Workplace Skills
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Planning & Organizing
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Common Job Titles
You may find open job opportunities using one or more of these common job titles, relating to this occupation.
- Business Process Analyst
- Manufacturing Coordinator
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
- Manufacturing Planner
- Manufacturing Specialist
- Manufacturing Technologist
- Manufacturing Technology Analyst
- Operations Specialist
- Product Manager
- Quality Specialist
- Scientist
- Tool Planner
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Software, Tools, or Technology
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Indicates a hot item.- 3-axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machines
- ABB CPM4Metals
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Artificial intelligence software
- AspenTech Aspen InfoPlus
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Automated vision systems
- Automatic microhardness testers
- Band saws
- Centrifugal casting machines
- Cimatron Group GibbsCAM
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
- Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Computerized numerical control CNC routers
- Computerized numerical control CNC turning centers
- Coordinate measuring machines CMM
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Deburring tools
- Delcam
- Desktop computers
- Dial calipers
- Digital calipers
- Drill presses
- Dye penetrant inspection equipment
- Eddy current inspection equipment
- Edge finders
- Electrical discharge machines EDM
- Engine lathes
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Fatigue testing machines
- Fume hoods
- Fused deposition modeling FDM machines
- G-code
- Hex key sets
- Horizon Software MRP Plus
- Horizontal milling machines
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Induction melting units
- Infor Industrial Essentials
- Kubotek CADKEY Wireframe
- Lathes
- Machinist rules
- Magnetic inspection equipment
- Management information systems MIS
- Manufacturing execution system MES
- MASS Group FactoryLink SCADA HMI
- Materials requirement planning MRP software
- Materilise Magics
- Micrometers
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visual C++
- Microsoft Word
- MSC Software Adams
- MSC Software Nastran
- MSC Software Patran
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- National Instruments NI-DAQmx
- Optical comparators
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Osmometers
- Parallel sets
- Pedestal grinders
- Permanent mold casting machines
- pH meters
- Planit Alphacam
- PLC Automation Intellution iFIX
- Programmable automation controllers PAC
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Rapid prototyping software
- Safety glasses
- SAP
- Servohydraulic tensile testing machines
- Siemens PLM Software NX
- Siemens PLM Software Solid Edge
- Siemens SIMATIC HMI
- Signal analyzers
- Spectrometers
- Spectrophotometers
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Tensile testers
- Thermoplastic injection molding presses
- Three-dimensional laser digitizers
- Vero Software SURFCAM
- Vertical machining centers
- Vertical spindle mills
- VIA Information Tools MAN-IT
- Wonderware InTouch HMI
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Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
(Jobs for the Future) Workplace Skills Framework
The CCPE Technical and Employability Competencies serve as quality indicators of an individual’s readiness to enter an industry or to pursue further education. Competency statements apply to current industry needs, contain both employability skills and technical skills, and leave opportunity for specialized training and career advancement.
(ONET) Occupation
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology are available from Lord Fairfax Community College.
(ONET) Occupation
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Associate of Science Degrees in Engineering are available from Lord Fairfax Community College.
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This workforce product was funded in part by a TAACCCT grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Pathways to the American Dream is an $7,500,000 project. $6,000,000 (75%) is provided through a Federal grant from the United States Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration. $1,500,000 (25%) is provided through other sources, including leveraged state and local funds. This product does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Unless otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.