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What is a sheet metal engineer and how to become one
Avg. Salary $106,764
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate -1%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.85%
Asian 2.90%
Black or African American 6.88%
Hispanic or Latino 16.56%
Unknown 3.40%
White 69.41%
Genderfemale 10.64%
male 89.36%
Age - 45American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 45Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become a sheet metal engineer
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Start to develop specific sheet metal engineer skills
Skills Percentages Product Development 30.19% Laser Cutting 21.88% Design Changes 11.77% Solidworks 10.92% Press Brake 8.31% Complete relevant sheet metal engineer training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sheet metal 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 sheet metal engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sheet metal engineer resumes.Research sheet metal engineer duties and responsibilities
- Maintain complex MRP system managing BOMS, production routes, sub-jobs, and purchasing.
- Develop parts using CAD/CAM software to include Fabriwin AP100/US.
- Design various weld and assemble sheet metal products for the HVAC industry.
- Design and fabricate video and autocollimator tools and procedures for critical telescope alignments and QC.
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- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average sheet metal engineer salary
The average sheet metal engineer salary in the United States is $106,764 per year or $51 per hour. Sheet metal engineer salaries range between $82,000 and $138,000 per year.
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Sheet metal engineer reviews
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing General Physical Activities Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Making Decisions and Solving Problems
I like sheet metal work because it is what I do best since 1998 till present. I like competing on how well save and of course fast and easy or simple way to accomplish the done job. I love leading my crew through satisfaction. I do read and understand blue print and I could also omitt or revise when there is abstraction.i do estimate sheet metal needed for the certain job. I do layout for fabrication,layout for installation of ducts and insulation I do everything regarding sheet metal duct
I don't like when Lacking projects.
Updated January 8, 2025
