Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

Create and implement designs, or integrate industrial machinery, equipment, or computer technology to guarantee efficient production.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to job hazards
Critical decision making
Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment Know More
Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More
Thinking Creatively Know More

Areas of Study

Computers and Electronics Know More
Design Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Physics Know More
Production and Processing Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Information Ordering Know More
  4. Mathematical Reasoning Know More
  5. Oral Comprehension Know More
  6. Oral Expression Know More
  7. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Learning Know More
Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Mathematics Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More
Speaking Know More