What is a machine tool designer and how to become one

Key steps to become a machine tool designer

1. Explore machine tool designer education requirements

   Most common machine tool designer degrees

   Associate

   40.4 %

   Bachelor's

   38.3 %

   Master's

   8.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific machine tool designer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CATIA	23.18%
   GD	23.00%
   CAD	18.50%
   R	8.54%
   Autocad	6.85%

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3. Complete relevant machine tool designer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New machine tool designers 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 machine tool designer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real machine tool designer resumes.

4. Research machine tool designer duties and responsibilities

   • Tune and correct extrusion tools to achieve dimensional tolerances, finish and function of products to internal and external customer specifications.
   • Design of precision tools and fixtures for CNC milling, drilling, grinding and broaching machines.
   • Conceptualize, design, and develop machines and robotic systems to reduce operating cost, and improve production in manufacturing environments.
   • Develop test solutions to assist manufactures to quickly and accurately analyze, troubleshoot and identify root cause failure analysis.

5. Get machine tool designer experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a machine tool designer. The most common roles before becoming a machine tool designer include machine designer, tool designer team lead and senior designer.

6. Apply for machine tool designer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a machine tool designer 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