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What is an applications engineer, manufacturing and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an applications engineer, manufacturing. For example, did you know that they make an average of $32.5 an hour? That's $67,609 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 30,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreApplications Engineer, ManufacturingUS Average
Salary
5.3

Avg. Salary $67,609

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.5

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.17%

Asian 14.74%

Black or African American 4.44%

Hispanic or Latino 10.88%

Unknown 3.91%

White 65.87%

Gender

female 8.24%

male 91.76%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Applications engineer, manufacturing career paths

Key steps to become an applications engineer, manufacturing

  1. Explore applications engineer, manufacturing education requirements

    Most common applications engineer, manufacturing degrees

    Bachelor's

    64.6 %

    Master's

    13.8 %

    Associate

    9.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific applications engineer, manufacturing skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Additive Manufacturing23.41%
    Solidworks17.39%
    Technical Support13.09%
    Product Design9.30%
    Aerospace8.08%
  3. Complete relevant applications engineer, manufacturing training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New applications engineers, manufacturing learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an applications engineer, manufacturing based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real applications engineer, manufacturing resumes.
  4. Research applications engineer, manufacturing duties and responsibilities

    • Manage QA department and lab.
    • Lead several independent, cross-functional projects and improve manufacturing quality, reduce cost, ensure environment are supported and FDA compliant.
    • Design and build tools, jigs and fixtures.
    • Provide training to other employees.assist writing and implement PLC program and interface.
  5. Apply for applications engineer, manufacturing jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an applications engineer, manufacturing job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary

The average applications engineer, manufacturing salary in the United States is $67,609 per year or $33 per hour. Applications engineer, manufacturing salaries range between $50,000 and $91,000 per year.

Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary
$67,609 Yearly
$32.50 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros

Improve 5's & increase productivity, manpower reduction...n+/- concept..

Cons

Can be managed accordingly situation.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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