Engineer Jobs in Wake Forest, NC

An Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry primarily focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes. They design, implement, monitor, and maintain manufacturing systems and equipment. Engineers in this field are involved in the creation and production of a wide range of products, from vehicles to household appliances. They often work closely with other professionals such as designers and quality control specialists, to ensure that the manufacturing process is as efficient as possible and adheres to safety standards and regulations.

To be successful in this role, an engineer should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems and machinery. Proficiency in CAD software and other industry-related software is typically required. A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field is usually necessary, and certification from professional bodies, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), can enhance job prospects. Prior to becoming an Engineer, a person could hold job roles such as a Production Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Control Analyst.

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Staff Geotechnical Operations Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Anita Martinez ......

KBI: US - Manufacturing Sciences Engineer II

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

Position Summary The Upstream MS&T Engineer II will apply sound scientific and engineering principles to successfully transfer and enroll new biopharmaceutical processes into the cGMP manufacturing...

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago

, manufacturing, installation, product management, customer service groups, deployment, technical support, repair, redesign, embedded processor systems, real-time computing, debugging, oscilloscopes...

Engineer III, Manufacturing

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (18 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (18 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago

As a representative of the Manufacturing Engineering organization, your role carries the weight of potential delays and extra resource allocation if errors occur in your decisions or recommendations...

Engineer III, Reliability (Maintenance Reliability)

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Work across multiple site functions to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering...

Associate Principal Packaging Engineer

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: BSc/PhD level education in a relevant Engineering field (Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering),...

Engineer - Plant Development Quality

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Plant Quality Development Engineer Company: AISIN North Carolina Department: Quality Location: Durham, NC Position Summary The PQD Quality Engineer will support the company's audit program...

Detail NTE 120 days - Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Deputy)

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture...

Compliance Engineer 1 (Electrical)

  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Overview We are seeking a full-time Compliance Engineer 1 in our Cary, NC location....

Engineer III, Reliability (Maintenance Reliability)

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (18 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (18 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Work across multiple site functions to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering...

Staff Controls Automation Engineer

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago

This well-rounded engineer will apply their knowledge of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to design and improve products including robotics, servo systems, communications networks, and...

Senior Operations Engineer #4088 (2nd Shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm Tuesday to Saturday)

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

GRAIL is seeking a Sr Operations Engineer for the Engineering Operations Organization....

Performance Engineer I

  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Conducts time studies and methods analyses to provide LMS maintenance support related to engineered standards. Train site management, supervisors, and super-users on usage of LMS....

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Mentor and guide software engineers promoting knowledge sharing and skill development....

Senior Test Automation Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Vontier Senior Test Automation Engineer in Raleigh , North Carolina The Automation Senior Test Engineer will be part of the wider software team supporting the delivery of new products and services to...

Demographic Data for Wake Forest, NC

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in Wake Forest, NC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Engineers in Wake Forest, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.0%
Master's Degree
31.7%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
High School or GED
3.0%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Engineers in Wake Forest, NC
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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