CTE: Advanced ManufacturingCareer Options
19 days ago
cAREER OPTIONS
The following are career options for graduates of our Advanced Manufacturing program:
- Mechanical engineer (would require the ability to research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines)
- Industrial designers (would require the ability to develop the concepts for manufactured products combining art, business, and engineering while considering the function, aesthetics, production costs, and usability of products when developing the new product concepts)
- Aerospace engineer (would require the ability to design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles as well as the ability to create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design)
- Materials engineer (would require the ability to develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products, as well as the ability to study the properties and structure of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements)
- Research and development engineer (would require the ability to execute research and tests on product ideas, develop new products, and perform redesigns along with the ability to develop new technologies, lead project team members, manage team schedules, and collaborate with key departments in developing new products)
- Quality assurance engineer (would require the ability to oversee the overall production and ensure that the product is cost-efficient and aligns with the company’s standards, government regulations, and market guidelines)
- Supervisor and project manager (would require the ability to use an analytical approach to problem-solving and also possess a strong understanding of business skills and customer service skills)
- Machinist and tool die maker (would require the ability to set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.)
- Mold maker (would require the ability to create, adjust, inspect, maintain, and repair molds and production equipment using various machines, such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, and jig borders)