Precision Machining Engineer
Engineer Your Career.
Put your analytical and problem-solving skills to the test as a machining engineer. Whether you’re devising new systems to increase the efficiency of workers, machines and materials, working with clients to improve the quality of products, or finding ways to eliminate waste in production processes, your day-to-day work will be interesting, challenging, and critical to your team’s success.
The Perks
As a machining engineer, you can apply your skills to many different industries and help design products that better our world.
2
Years
You can qualify for many positions with a 2-year technical degree.
87%
Satisfied
87% of engineering professionals report that they are very satisfied in their work.
$88000
Salary
Starting salaries for this position typically range from $55-88k in St. Louis.
Engineering Course Instructor
St. Louis Community College
Engineering is a gratifying way to serve our society in a productive and creative way. I encourage my students to focus on matters of social service and justice
What Do I Need?
Though an engineering career does require a longer period of focused education, the opportunities for advancement and the benefits of the work make it more than worthwhile! These are some of the other requirements you should meet as a machining engineer.
Creativity
Machining engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in various settings – get ready to think outside the box!
Creativity
Machining engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in various settings – get ready to think outside the box!
Creativity
Machining engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in various settings – get ready to think outside the box!
Math Skills
You’ll need to become familiar with the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other mathematical focuses for this type of work.
Strong Communication
You’ll need to be able to explain your instructions to production staff or technicians and prepare clear documentation for other engineers.
Collaboration
Engineers often operate in teams, and must also work closely with customers and clients in order to fully work through ideas and problems.
Creativity
Machining engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in various settings – get ready to think outside the box!
Creativity
Machining engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in various settings – get ready to think outside the box!
Creativity
Machining engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in various settings – get ready to think outside the box!
Math Skills
You’ll need to become familiar with the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other mathematical focuses for this type of work.
Strong Communication
You’ll need to be able to explain your instructions to production staff or technicians and prepare clear documentation for other engineers.
Collaboration
Engineers often operate in teams, and must also work closely with customers and clients in order to fully work through ideas and problems.
Your Resources
Precision Machining Technology, Certificate of Specialization (CS)
Precision Manufacturing Technology Training Program at Lewis & Clark Career Center
