Manufacturing Engineer
Designs and operates computer networks, robots, automated machines and material-handling equipment.
Overview
A manufacturing engineer deals with the design and operation of computer networks, robots, automated machines, machine tools, and material-handling equipment among others.
Where they work
- Aerospace Industries
- Automotive industries
- Construction and building services
- Indian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence
- Manufacturing industries
- Engineering consultancies
- Maintenance and Repair Organizations
- Industrial Automation Firms
Work environment
You are likely to work in an office or a factory or plant or a laboratory. You are not likely to handle a team. Local travel is not a part of this job role. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have a creative bent of mind
- You can think critically and like solving problems
- You are good at analysing things and situations
- You are interested in the working of machines
- Good in Physics and Mathematics
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/BE) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Electronics and Communication Engineering
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Diploma in Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree followed by Master's in the same or related field.
Forms, exams and applications
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examinations like JEE Mains/JEE Advanced/BITSAT/SRMJEE/KEAM/VITEEE/UPCET/IPU CET. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
- National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Government Polytechnic, Pune, Maharashtra
- Government Tool Room & Training Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Manufacturing Engineer → Design Engineer → Product Engineer → Product Engineering Manager
- 2Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Assurance Engineer → Quality Assurance Manager
- 3Senior Manufacturing Engineer → Manufacturing Engineering Manager → Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Expected income
₹16,166 – ₹83,333 per month or more
The card's printed source address stops at the site root rather than a specific salary page, so the general PayScale India research index is linked. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Industrial Engineer
Increases an industry's productivity by improving the design and utility of its production process.
Mechanical Engineer
Designs, develops, builds and tests mechanical devices, tools, engines and machines.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Minu Nariman Dastur — Was a pioneer of engineering consulting business in India. He completed his graduation in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University in 1938. Dastur started his career with Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur before obtaining his doctorate in Metallurgy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1948. In 1954, Dastur visited India as a consulting steel plant expert from the US on an USAID mission to the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 503 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology is at Ranchi (printed "Rachi").
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.