What is a base engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a base engineer

1. Explore base engineer education requirements

   Most common base engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.2 %

   Master's

   12.6 %

   Associate

   8.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific base engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Java	41.79%
   ISO	11.67%
   CAD	9.89%
   SQL Server	8.39%
   DFM	6.80%

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3. Complete relevant base engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New base engineers 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 a base engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real base engineer resumes.

4. Research base engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage custom product design & generate all require documentation for both customer and manufacturing groups using AutoCAD rel.
   • Implement SPC for chemical lines to reduce variation in oxide baths.
   • Assist in the successful accreditation of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification 2.
   • Lead engineer for moving/qualifying PCB fabrication off shore on NPI and volume product.

5. Get base engineer experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a base engineer. The most common roles before becoming a base engineer include engineer, manufacturing engineer team lead and design engineer.

6. Apply for base engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a base engineer 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