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What is a factory lay out engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a factory lay out engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.79 an hour? That's $86,929 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 30,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFactory Lay Out EngineerUS Average
Salary
6.8

Avg. Salary $86,929

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.5

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 10.50%

Black or African American 3.55%

Hispanic or Latino 8.68%

Unknown 3.78%

White 73.33%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

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

Key steps to become a factory lay out engineer

  1. Explore factory lay out engineer education requirements

    Most common factory lay out engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    85.7 %

    Diploma

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific factory lay out engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    JavaScript100.00%
  3. Complete relevant factory lay out engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New factory lay out 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 factory lay out engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real factory lay out engineer resumes.
  4. Research factory lay out engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage multiple projects involving both internal and vendor resources affecting national production infrastructure.
    • Coordinate with contractors, vendors and site personnel for procuring material and manpower by utilizing optimization and total quality management techniques.
    • Facilitate PPAP activities and prepare customer documentation and review as required.
  5. Apply for factory lay out engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a factory lay out 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

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Average factory lay out engineer salary

The average factory lay out engineer salary in the United States is $86,929 per year or $42 per hour. Factory lay out engineer salaries range between $71,000 and $105,000 per year.

Average factory lay out engineer salary
$86,929 Yearly
$41.79 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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