MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Today's Manufacturing Engineers need to be able to respond to the needs of modern, up-to-date manufacturing. Largely responsible for designing and developing production and assembly processes, they must be able to design, install and operate complex manufacturing systems. Experts in materials, CIM, robotics, lasers and AI, they plan and set up cost effective and efficient manufacturing systems. They ensure that production quotas and schedules are met, equipment is maintained and new equipment is correctly installed and functioning properly. Responsible for process improvements, they often recommend which system to buy. Some Manufacturing Engineers design new robotics and automated systems.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Manufacturing Engineers ranges from $40,000 to $55,000.
REQUIREMENTS
RELATED JOB SKILLS Knowledge of: -- AI -- Automatic Control Systems -- CAD/CAM -- CIM -- Materials Requirements Planning EDUCATION AND TRAINING -- BS in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering -- Advanced degree in multidisciplinary program
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th ed., Rev. 1) Manufacturing Engineer 012.167-042 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System Industrial Engineers, except Safety 221280
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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