Careers in Engineering
One hundred and eighty-four careers across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical and environmental engineering, and the design and testing roles that move physical systems from drawing to deployment. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 4 for Engineering.
184 careers in Engineering, page 3 of 4
Machinery Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy machinery and industrial equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Manager
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) or equivalent experience · $95,000
Plans, coordinates, and optimizes maintenance programs for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and…
Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Inspects, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment and building structures to ensure operational efficiency and…
Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes and systems for aerospace components and products. Ensures…
Manufacturing Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial…
Manufacturing Supervisor (Aerospace)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Oversee production processes and teams in aerospace manufacturing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards…
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Bachelor's Degree · $105,670
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power…
Marine Superintendent
Bachelor's Degree · $138,000
Oversees the day-to-day operations of a fleet of vessels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing…
Master Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $85,000
Oversee and perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical systems in residential, commercial,…
Materials Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $108,310
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet…
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Innovate and develop mechanical systems and products, applying engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize…
Mechanical Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Designs and develops mechanical systems and components, applying principles of engineering and physics to create…
Mechanical Drafters
Associate's Degree · $68,510
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and…
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $68,730
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under…
Mechanical Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning…
Mechatronics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Metrology Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing) or equivalent + certifications · $85,000
Develops and manages precision measurement systems, calibration programs, and dimensional inspection processes to…
Microsystems Engineers
Master's Degree · $117,750
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Mine Helper
High School Diploma · $55,000
Assist skilled mining personnel with various tasks, including equipment maintenance, material handling, and site…
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $101,020
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify…
Mining Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $101,020 per year
Designs, plans, and oversees mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of minerals and…
Nanosystems Engineers
Doctoral Degree · $117,750
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular…
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Doctoral Degree · $79,830
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials,…
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
High School Diploma · $79,830
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering) · $95,000
Manages the transition of new products from engineering design to volume manufacturing, coordinating design for…
Nuclear Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $127,520
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems…
Organic Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $105,000
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Packaging Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) · $88,000
Designs and tests packaging systems for consumer products, medical devices, food, and industrial goods, optimizing…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $87,571
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Petroleum Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $141,280
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool…
Photonics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Photonics Technicians
Associate's Degree · $79,830
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $105,000
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Plastics / Injection Molding Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Plastics/Manufacturing Engineering) · $90,000
Designs and optimizes injection molding processes and tooling for plastic parts production, selecting materials,…
Power Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Designs, develops, and maintains electrical power systems, ensuring their efficiency, reliability, and safety. This…
Pressure Vessel Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering; Master's valued) · $108,000
Designs and analyzes pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and boilers for process industries, ensuring…
Process Engineer (Manufacturing)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering) · $92,000
Designs, optimizes, and troubleshoots manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, yield, and safety, using…
Product Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Innovates and develops new products, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role involves…
Product Development Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Product Engineering) · $98,000
Leads the design and development of new physical products from concept through production launch, managing the full…
Production Technicians
Associate's Degree · $64,790
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment in manufacturing settings, ensuring quality production and efficiency.…
Project Manager (Aerospace)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Manages and oversees aerospace projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and…
Project Manager (Civil Engineering)
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000 - $130,000
Oversee and manage civil engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule,…
Prototype Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent hands-on experience · $85,000
Builds functional prototypes and proof-of-concept models using rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, and…
Pumpjack Operator
High School Diploma · $62,000
Operate and maintain pumping systems to transfer liquids such as oil, gas, and slurries, ensuring efficient and safe…
Quality Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Engineering; any discipline) · $88,000
Develops and maintains quality management systems, performs root cause analysis on defects, manages supplier quality,…
R&D Engineer
Master's degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and optimizes new products, processes, or systems through scientific research and experimentation.…
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
Regulatory / Compliance Engineer (Products)
Bachelor's degree (Engineering; any discipline) · $92,000
Ensures products meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary certifications (UL, CE, FDA, FCC) by managing…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $100,000
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Renewable Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $102,000
Advise clients on how to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, assisting organizations in…