Compare Mechanical Engineers & Microsystems Engineers in 83616 within 25 miles.

Comparison Mechanical Engineers Microsystems Engineers
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Mechanical Engineers $99,400
Microsystems Engineers $134,500

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
High
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers
Very High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers

License may be required in ID

Licensing for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers

License may be required in ID


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers

34 related certifications

Certification for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers

0 related certifications