What is a fabrication engineer?

A fabrication engineer is an industrial engineer with specialized knowledge in implementing and improving manufacturing processes. You work in a range of industries, from automotive to optoelectronics, and provide financial information based on the design needs of each project. Your job duties include estimating the cost of materials like metal and other expenses, planning the production schedule, and ensuring enough time to complete a project. Research and organizational skills are required, and hands-on job experience is expected. A career as a fabrication engineer requires you have some formal qualifications and education, typically at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, in addition to passing state examinations and obtaining appropriate licensure.