| Career Field: Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology
Description of Career Field: There are a multitude of careers in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Field. They include careers in transportation, distribution, and logistics; architecture and construction; manufacturing; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Individuals need problem solving, accuracy, patience, time management, and good math skills for many of the careers in this field.
Careers:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Appliance Repair Technician
- Auto Body Worker
- Bus Driver
- Heavy equipment operator
- Line Installer and Repairer
- Pilot
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Truck Mechanic
- Welder
Careers in Demand (with Annual Median Salaries):
- Electrical Engineer - $76,856
- Chemical Engineer - $74,648
- Civil Engineer - $70,716
- Architect - $65,919
- Plumber, Pipe Fitters, and Steamfitters - $65,602
- Heating & Cooling Systems Mechanic - $50,031
- Machinist - $47,108
- Carpenter - $46,686
- Truck Driver - $41,278
- Automotive Technician - $37,962
Pathways:
- Construction
- Engineering and Technology
- Health, Safety, and Environmental
- Logistics and Inventory Control
- Maintenance and Operations
- Production
- Sales and Services
- Transportation Operations
- Warehousing and Distribution
Recommended Saint Paul High School Course Electives (See the school counselor for availability):
- Algebra
- Architectural Drafting
- Automotive Technology
- Auto Certification (NATEF)
- Biochemistry
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Drafting
- Environmental Chemistry
- Geometry
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Physics
- Probability and Statistics
- Principles of Engineering
- Trigonometry
- Woodworking
- World Languages
Saint Paul College (Less than 2-Year Diplomas and Certificates):
- Appliance Field Service Technician
- Auto Body Repair
- Auto Service Technician
- Cabinetmaking
- Carpentry
- Construction Electricity
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electronic Technology
- Painting and Decorating
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- Pipefitting Construction
- Pipefitting
- Certified Pipe Welding
- Plumber
- Remote Sensing Advance Technology
- Sheet Metal
- Truck Technician
- Welding
- Welding Fabrication
- Welding Metal Fabrication
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Saint Paul College (2-Year Degree Programs):
- Auto Body
- Engineering Technology
- Construction Supervisor
- Chemical Laboratory Technician
- Electronic Technology
- Electronic Nano Technology
For information on Saint Paul College and their available programs visit www.saintpaul.edu
For information on local colleges and universities visit www.mnscu.edu
For information on the University of Minnesota visit www.umn.edu |
