Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

Employers

There are 392,120 engineering technologists and technicians (except drafters) employed in the United States. Some of these technologists and technicians work in manufacturing. Engineering technologists are employed by architectural, engineering, and related services firms; machinery manufacturing companies; transportation manufacturing companies; computer and electronic product manufacturing companies; and companies involved in scientific, research, and development services.

Starting Out

Manufacturing engineering technologists often get their start through an apprenticeship or internship while in school. They may receive job offers upon graduation. They usually start in entry-level positions, such as junior and assistant technologists. They are closely supervised by senior technologists while receiving on-the-job training. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding job listings. You can also contact companies directly through the career sections of their Web sites. State employment offices also post job openings in manufacturing engineering. Find employment listings and other resources at USAJOBS (https://www.usajobs.gov), a Web site from the federal Office of Personnel Management. Also, some professional associations offer job listings.