Career Pathways :: Engineering
Do you want to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials or processes that improve the lives of people? If so, a career in engineering may be for you.
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Technician/Associate Engineer
How Much Does It Pay?
$25,000+What Education Do I Need?
[High School/GED, Vocational Training, Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree]What Would I Do At This Job?
- Assist senior engineers and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Perform technical tasks under the supervision of other engineers
- Work independently on multiple projects
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education & Training?
- Alfred State College
- Erie 1 Boces
- Erie County Community College
- Jamestown Community College
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Learn More?
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Engineer
How Much Does It Pay?
$45,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors Degree, Masters DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Design and perform experiments, prepare reports, and solve technical problems
- Lead the activities in process improvement and/or procedural validation
- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and prepare Standard Operating Procedures
- Train and supervise junior staff and work with other departments
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Training?
- Alfred State College
- Canisius College
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Learn More?
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Senior Engineer
How Much Does It Pay?
$60,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors Degree, Masters DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Solve technical problems
- Work independently as well as part of a team
- Communicate findings and facilitate their implementation
- Provide technical and project leadership
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education & Training?
Where Can I Learn More?
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Engineering Manager
How Much Does It Pay?
$75,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctoral DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Analyze and help resolve specific performance issues; work with engineering personnel
- Advocate and obtain internal and external funding for R&D programs
- Continue and expand existing programs; generate innovative ideas for internal R&D programs
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education & Training?
Where Can I Learn More?
