Manufacturing Engineer

A Manufacturing Engineer performs maintenance and repairs on equipment at a factory or industrial facility. You might conduct routine servicing or attend to issues as they arise. Manufacturing Engineers might develop and install new production systems or make adjustments to existing systems. You might use computer software to plan and manage network systems.

Manufacturing Engineers should have excellent problem solving abilities and be able to come up with solutions to issues quickly. It’s important that you have strong observational skills and good attention to detail. Manufacturing Engineers should have good technical abilities and must be able to work as part of a team.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $119,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a manufacturing engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$27,000 - $37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Engineering

On Campus, Online
36 months
$36,000 - $38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Diploma of Engineering Technology

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Manufacturing Engineer
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Graduate Diploma of Engineering

On Campus, Traineeship
23 - 24 months
$0 - $12,000
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above together with significant relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above together with significant relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,300 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,300 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$27,000 - $37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,425
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)

On Campus
24 months
$68,800 - $72,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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