Engineering design technician
Producing engineering designs and drawings for components, structures and systems used in industrial and commercial construction.
Role overview
Engineering design technicians produce technical drawings, models, and documentation to support engineering design projects across sectors including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and automotive. You will use CAD software to create detailed designs, working from engineers' briefs and turning concepts into accurate technical drawings that others can build from. It is a great entry point into engineering that can lead to design engineer, CAD manager, or project engineer roles.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
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