Manufacturing Engineering

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineers design and maintain automated manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency while ensuring quality standards are met.

Avg yearly income $122,200
Skill level Advanced

Instrumentation Engineer

Instrumentation Engineers design and maintain control systems in industrial settings, ensuring efficient and safe operations of instruments.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Process Control Engineer

A Process Control Engineer designs and optimises automated systems in manufacturing, focusing on efficiency, safety, and quality improvement.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced

Control Systems Engineer

A Control Systems Engineer designs and manages automated systems, optimising performance and safety across industries like manufacturing and energy.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitters assemble and repair machinery using metal parts, assessing materials and ensuring equipment performance.

Avg yearly income $100,048
Skill level Beginner

Engineering Tradesperson

An Engineering Tradesperson creates and maintains parts for construction projects, using various tools and machinery while managing multiple projects effectively.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Maintenance Engineer

A Maintenance Engineer services equipment, conducts maintenance, resolves issues, and works across industries, requiring strong technical skills and safety focus.

Avg yearly income $111,800
Skill level Advanced

Product Development Engineer

A Product Development Engineer designs innovative products from concept to production, collaborating with teams to meet customer needs and standards.

Avg yearly income $88,816
Skill level Advanced

Apprentice Industrial Designer

An Apprentice Industrial Designer aids in developing industrial products by designing concepts, selecting materials, and overseeing manufacturing under guidance.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Mechanical Designer

A Mechanical Designer creates precise drawings and designs for mechanical systems using CAD software, ensuring safety and performance standards.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

CNC Programmer

A CNC Programmer designs and configures CNC programs for manufacturing, using technical skills and blueprints, while ensuring safety and precision.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

Industrial Engineer

An Industrial Engineer enhances processes and systems for efficiency, quality, and productivity, ensuring safety and cost-effective solutions.

Avg yearly income $108,160
Skill level Advanced

Apprentice Engineer

An Apprentice Engineer trains in creating and maintaining machinery parts, uses various tools, and must follow instructions, work in teams, and be adaptable.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Industrial Electrician

An Industrial Electrician performs electrical work in industrial settings, including installations, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety checks.

Avg yearly income $97,500
Skill level Beginner

Machinist

A Machinist operates machinery to create, fit, and verify metal parts, ensuring precision, problem-solving, and teamwork in various locations.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Maintenance Fitter

A Maintenance Fitter produces metal parts for machinery, determining specifications and materials, while ensuring safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Hydraulic Mechanic

A Hydraulic Mechanic fixes hydraulic machinery, handling repairs, inspections, and maintenance across industries and environments.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Hydraulic Fitter

A Hydraulic Fitter fabricates and installs parts for hydraulic equipment, ensuring they meet specifications and function effectively across various industries like mining and construction.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Plant Mechanic

A Plant Mechanic repairs and maintains heavy machinery, conducts inspections, sources parts, and works in workshops or on-site.

Avg yearly income $59,020
Skill level Beginner

Field Engineer

A Field Engineer installs, maintains, and inspects equipment, adapting technical skills to solve problems and work within a team.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Mechanical Engineering Technician

A Mechanical Engineering Technician aids in designing and maintaining mechanical systems, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards.

Avg yearly income $79,924
Skill level Beginner

Advanced Engineering Tradesperson

An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson handles complex projects, using tools and machinery, leading teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Engineering Technician

An Engineering Technician supports engineers in designing and maintaining systems across various sectors, ensuring project standards and efficiency.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Mechanical Engineer

A Mechanical Engineer oversees mechanical operations in a plant, designing and monitoring equipment like engines and turbines for optimal performance.

Avg yearly income $122,200
Skill level Advanced

Fluid Power Engineer

A Fluid Power Engineer designs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic systems in machinery, ensuring efficiency and safety in various industries.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Engineering Consultant

An Engineering Consultant advises on construction projects, monitors progress, recommends materials, and ensures compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $122,200
Skill level Advanced

Manufacturing Technician

A Manufacturing Technician operates and maintains production equipment, ensuring efficiency, troubleshooting issues, and upholding safety standards.

Avg yearly income $58,916
Skill level Beginner

Workshop Supervisor

A Workshop Supervisor manages daily workshop operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion of tasks, while leading and organising staff.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Manufacturing Engineer

A Manufacturing Engineer maintains and repairs factory equipment, develops production systems, and solves technical issues as part of a team.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Advanced

Process Engineer

A Process Engineer designs and improves manufacturing equipment, boosts production, reduces waste, and adapts to maintain efficiency.

Avg yearly income $108,004
Skill level Advanced

Automotive Engineer

An Automotive Engineer designs and develops vehicles, focusing on performance, safety, and efficiency through research, prototyping, and testing.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Asset Engineer

An Asset Engineer manages equipment installation and maintenance, conducting tests, repairs, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with a team.

Avg yearly income $108,160
Skill level Advanced

Production Engineer

A Production Engineer designs, maintains, and optimises manufacturing equipment, ensuring efficient production, reduced waste, and effective teamwork.

Avg yearly income $106,184
Skill level Advanced

Junior Engineer

A Junior Engineer assists senior engineers in designing and maintaining projects, conducting inspections, and analysing data to ensure success.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Plant Engineer

A Plant Engineer oversees equipment and systems in a plant, ensuring operations run smoothly, conducting assessments, and implementing improvements.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Mechanical Design Engineer

A Mechanical Design Engineer creates and develops mechanical systems using CAD software, ensuring safety and efficiency in various industries.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Research and Development Engineer

A Research and Development Engineer designs and tests innovative technologies to meet industry needs, collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and performance.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Design Engineer

A Design Engineer creates and improves products, collaborates on designs, tests prototypes, and ensures efficiency while managing multiple projects.

Avg yearly income $115,024
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in manufacturing engineering

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
7 - 12 months
$0 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Loader Operator
Dump Truck Operator Grader Operator Plant Mechanic Plant Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Loader Operator Dump Truck Operator Grader Operator Plant Mechanic Plant Operator + 4 more

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer
Project Engineer Design Engineer Aerospace Engineer Product Development Engineer Automotive Engineer Aeronautical Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Project Engineer Design Engineer Aerospace Engineer Product Development Engineer Automotive Engineer Aeronautical Engineer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Electronic Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer Power Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Engineer Systems Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Electronic Engineer Electrical Design Engineer Power Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Engineer Systems Engineer + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Robotics Engineer Process Engineer Automotive Engineer
Product Development Engineer Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Robotics Engineer Process Engineer Automotive Engineer Product Development Engineer Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer + 3 more

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facade Engineer Design Engineer Structural Engineer
Architectural Engineer BIM Manager Project Engineer Civil Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facade Engineer Design Engineer Structural Engineer Architectural Engineer BIM Manager Project Engineer Civil Engineer + 4 more

Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Automation Engineer Electrical Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer Power Systems Engineer Power Engineer Electrical Project Manager Grid Connection Engineer Control Systems Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Automation Engineer Electrical Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Power Systems Engineer Power Engineer Electrical Project Manager Grid Connection Engineer Control Systems Engineer + 6 more

Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer Integration Engineer Robotics Engineer
Chief Engineer Maintenance Engineer Industrial Engineer Automation Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer Integration Engineer Robotics Engineer Chief Engineer Maintenance Engineer Industrial Engineer Automation Engineer + 4 more

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Engineer Research Engineer Automation Engineer
Product Development Engineer Senior Project Manager University Professor Propulsion Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Engineer Research Engineer Automation Engineer Product Development Engineer Senior Project Manager University Professor Propulsion Engineer + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Process Control Engineer
Instrumentation Engineer Automation Engineer Automation Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Process Control Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Automation Engineer Automation Technician + 3 more
52914WA

Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Product Development Engineer Process Control Engineer Robotics Engineer
Control Systems Engineer Sales Engineer Maintenance Engineer Automation Engineer Mechatronics Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Product Development Engineer Process Control Engineer Robotics Engineer Control Systems Engineer Sales Engineer Maintenance Engineer Automation Engineer Mechatronics Engineer + 5 more
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Control Technician
Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Industrial Electrician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Control Technician Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Industrial Electrician + 3 more
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson CAD Operator Construction Estimator
Project Coordinator Draftsperson Structural Drafter Civil Modeller Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician Civil Draftsperson
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson CAD Operator Construction Estimator Project Coordinator Draftsperson Structural Drafter Civil Modeller Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician Civil Draftsperson + 7 more
52884WA

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Engineer Mechanical Engineering Technician CAD Designer
Maintenance Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Engineer Mechanical Engineering Technician CAD Designer Maintenance Engineer + 1 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fluid Power Engineer Hydraulic Mechanic Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fluid Power Engineer Hydraulic Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer + 3 more
UEE40420

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Industrial Electrician Control Technician Instrumentation Technician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Industrial Electrician Control Technician Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician + 1 more
52886WA

Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Technician Control Technician Automation Engineer
SCADA Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Technician Control Technician Automation Engineer SCADA Engineer + 1 more

Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson Planning Engineer Civil Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer Quantity Surveyor Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Structural Engineer Site Engineer Structural Project Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson Planning Engineer Civil Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Quantity Surveyor Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Structural Engineer Site Engineer Structural Project Manager + 7 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Substation Technician Instrumentation Technician
Draftsperson Telecommunications Technician Engineering Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Substation Technician Instrumentation Technician Draftsperson Telecommunications Technician Engineering Technician + 3 more
52911WA

Graduate Certificate in Internet of Things (loT) for Engineering (Foundations)
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Solutions Architect
Systems Designer Control Systems Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Solutions Architect Systems Designer Control Systems Engineer + 2 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Design Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Robotics Engineer
Production Engineer Field Engineer Mechanical Engineer Plant Engineer Project Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Maintenance Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Design Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Robotics Engineer Production Engineer Field Engineer Mechanical Engineer Plant Engineer Project Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Maintenance Engineer + 7 more
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