Engineer
Analyse and solve a range of technical problems using mathematics, scientific principles and technology.
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- What's it like to be an Engineer?
- How to become an Engineer
- Latest Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Engineers
- Is Engineer the right role for you?
- Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be an Engineer?
Engineers use mathematics, scientific principles, and technology to analyse problems and provide solutions to increase an organisation’s efficiency, build new products, create technological advancements, and design newer, safer, more innovative, and cost-efficient solutions. They aim to make sense of complex systems and improve existing processes. Engineers often specialise in a discipline such as civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial, environmental, electronic, and chemical engineering.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing problems and developing an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, strategies, and goals to come up with the appropriate solutions.
- Designing processes, materials, or products, and coming up with their respective improvements.
- Creating and interpreting blueprints and diagrams.
- Making detailed drawings for plans.
- Writing up project specifications.
- Projecting budget costs and establishing timelines.
- Coordinating project progress.
How to become an Engineer
Becoming an Engineer entails intensive study, experience, and accreditation. Engineering on its own is a broad discipline, with several tracks for specialisation depending on the industry you want to join.
- Take up a diploma or a bachelor degree programme in engineering. Ensure that your programme is accredited or recognised by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). An engineering diploma will take between 2 to 3 years to complete, while a bachelor degree requires 3 to 4 years of study. A bachelor degree is essential if you wish to be recognised as a Professional Engineer later on.
- Degree holders must register as Graduate Engineers upon graduation. This allows them to enter the workforce, gain experience, and be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer after gaining 3 years of work experience.
- Graduate Engineers with at least 3 years of experience may then apply to register as Professional Engineer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Engineer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Troubleshooting
Mechanical Engineering
Drawing
Communication Skills
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Electrical Engineering
Problem Solving
Installation
AutoCAD
Electronic Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Debugging
Hardware
Python Programming
Semiconductors
Automation
Commissioning
Analytical Thinking
Process Improvement
Team Work
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Latest Engineer reviews
May 2025
As a Senior Engineer, I have led end-to-end manufacturing initiatives—specializing in tooling and die development—while managing project development, driving Kaizen activities, handling Production Engineering tasks, and improving efficiency across stamping, welding, and assembly operations.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Tool Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsI enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to solve real-world technical challenges and improve manufacturing processes that directly impact product quality and efficiency. I take pride in optimizi...
The challengesOne challenge I’ve faced in my role is when there’s limited time or budget to explore better long-term solutions, especially during tight production schedules. While I understand the need for efficien...
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Nov 2022
Working in various companies and high skill people is a good way to learn lots of new things
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsEngineering is a good way to learn and explore new information
The challengesEngineering is a challenging world if you're not keen to improve yourself and increase your knowledge/skill
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