Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

Attention to Details and Accuracy are important

in Precision Engineering Sector

Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Information on thePrecision Engineering Sector

‘Engineering’ matters for Singapore’s Future, says PM Lee~ The Straits Times (Jul 2016)

(Video) Overview of the Engineering Industry in Singapore~ Contact Singapore YouTube Channel

Engineering has played a key role in transforming Singapore into a modern state and helped us overcome our lack of resources. The study of Engineering also develops analytical rigour, discipline and problem-solving skills in our people.

Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

Source: Singapore Economic Development Board

Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

Source: Singapore Economic Development Board

Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

Source: Singapore Economic Development Board

Successful Story of how a Precision Engineering Company Strengthen its Business ~ spring.gov.sg

Precision Engineering Sector~ spring.gov.sg

Precision Engineering~ edb.gov.sg

Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

• A key strategy of the Industry Transformation Map (ITM) aims to shift the industry mix of PE towards higher value-added activities that would form the foundation for the next era of manufacturing. This will be done by growing complementary sectors such as: 1. Robotics2. Additive manufacturing3. Sensors4. Advanced materials (Plastics)5. Lasers & optics

Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

Sector in Focus :Precision Engineering

Source: Singapore Economic Development Board

Information on thePrecision Engineering Sector

3,000 new PMET Jobs with Precision Engineering Industry Roadmap: S Iswaran~Channel News Asia (Oct 2016)

More Jobs with Push in Precision Engineering~ The Straits Times (Oct 2016)

3000 jobs for Professionals, Executive, Managers and Technicians (PMETs) in the Precision Engineering (PE) sector are expected to be created by 2020 as part of the PE industry transformation map.

Bright Spots in Jobs Front: Precision Engineering to have 3,000 places~ todayonline.com (Oct 2016)

Jobs in thePrecision Engineering Sector

Jobs in the Precision Engineering Sector can include:

– Master Craftsman

– Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, Chief Engineer

– Assistant Manufacturing Manager

– Chief Executive Officer

– Manufacturing/Operations/Production Manager

– Plant Manager

– Machinist

– Production Supervisor

– Process Specialist

– Senior Machinist

– Data Scientist

… and many more.

This month, we will focus on a few of these jobs.

EngineersCreating the world, one

part at a time!

• Design and develop machine and its parts.

• Create models for testing.• Handle technical problems.• Plan for ways to improve

production performance.• Support machining processes

and methods required to manufacture complex precision parts.

Entry Requirements for an Engineer

• ITE Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology, Laser & Tooling Technology, Machine Technology, Medical Manufacturing Technology, Precision Engineering (Aerospace/Injection Mould/Machining/Press Tool/Tool & Mould)

• Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering

• Diploma in Digital and Precision Engineering/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering/Precision Machining /Mechanical Engineering

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering

• Possesses strong analytical aptitude.

• Pays attention to details.

• Has good problem-solving skills.

Learn More about the Job of an Engineer

Discover More Engineering Careers in Singapore’s Public Service~ engineerwhatsnext.sg

Are Engineering Jobs Still Hot?~ JobsCentral.com.sg

Master CraftsmanSolving Complexity!

• Solve complex issues.• Improve production methods so

as to increase productivity.• Examine training needs and

creates training programmes.• Possess advanced knowledge and

experience in manufacturing techniques and leverages on these to resolve complex technical issues.

Entry Requirements for Master Craftsman

• Ability to analyse and incorporate mathematical concepts in engineering.

• ITE Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology, Laser & Tooling Technology, Machine Technology, Medical Manufacturing Technology, Precision Engineering (Aerospace/Injection Mould/Machining/Press Tool/Tool & Mould)

• Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering

• Students with ITE Nitec / Higher Nitec qualifications with at least four years of relevant experience in the PE industry can proceed to pursue a Diploma in Precision Engineering (Master Craftsman Skills).

Learn More about the Job of aMaster Craftsman

Launch of the Precision Engineering Master Craftsman Certification

~smfederation.sg

Precision Engineering Vocational Continuing Education and Training (PEVC) Initiative~ spring.gov.sg

Night Classes Maketh a Master Craftsman~ The Straits Times (May 2014)

Data ScientistsAnalyzing data!

• Discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data, and help to make well-informed decisions

• Apply data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems.

• Design innovative solutions with real-world data.

Entry Requirements for Data Scientist

• Degree/Master/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Engineer, Information Technology and etc.

• Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.

• Good scripting and programming skills.

• Data-oriented personality.

Learn More about the Job of a Data Scientist

Data Scientists Managed to Track a Pattern That Caused a Series of Disruptions on the Circle Line~ channelnewsasia.com (Dec 2016)

Data Scientist Salaries in Singapore Revealed~ techinasia.com (Dec 2016)

(Video) IDEAS Community #8 – Data Scientists ~ Government Technology Agency of Singapore (June 2015)

To Find Out More• Login to MySkillsFuture Students Portal to find out more about many other occupations.• https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/world-of-work/industry-landscape.html

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