Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing engineers work at the core of industrial companies. They use mathematics and scientific principles to make decisions about technology, machinery, people, and finances in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing engineers often specialize in specific areas such as materials manufacturing processes, product engineering, process assembly engineering, and manufacturing systems design. They often work in teams to design processes and systems to solve problems and launch new products. Because manufacturing engineers are involved with the vital interests of companies, their career paths often lead to management positions. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to manufacturing engineering technology majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.Aerospace Engineer Chemical EngineerCivil Engineer Die Designer Environmental Engineer Estimator Financial Manager Human Resources Manager Industrial Designer Industrial Engineering TechnicianIndustrial Engineer Industrial Instrument Mechanic Materials Scientist Mechanical Drafter Mechanical Engineer Millwright Product Safety Engineer Production Manager Public Relations Manager Purchasing and Inventory Manager Site Planner Technical Writer Tool and Die Maker
Career Opportunities in Science (OCC 191)Careers for Hard Hats & Other Constructive Types (OCC PT 29)Careers for Scientific Types & Others with Inquiring Minds (OCC PT 62)Careers in Engineering (OCC 69)Careers in Focus: Engineers (OCC 69.2)Careers in Focus: Manufacturing (OCC 131.6)Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (JS JO 12-15)Exploring Tech Careers (OCC 209.99)Great Jobs for Engineering Majors (OCC 69.5)Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)Opportunities in Engineering Careers (OCC 69.57)
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BSU Dept. of Industry & Technology: http://www.bsu.edu/technology/ Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.orgEmployment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInternships.comInternships USA.comVault Career InsiderOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.comVolunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.orgCareers in Manufacturing Engineering Technology: http://saas.byu.edu/advisement/pdf/06/396541.pdfEngineering and Architecture (North Dakota State University): http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/academic/factsheets/eng_arch/manuf.shtmlManufacturing Career Guide: http://www.khake.com/page40.html