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What is Advanced Manufacturing?

Advanced manufacturing uses cutting-edge science and innovative technology to make products that are better, more efficient and less expensive.

Advanced manufacturing is not limited to emerging technologies; it constitutes efficient, productive, highly integrated, tightly controlled processes across a spectrum of globally competitive U.S. manufacturers and suppliers.

Why Advanced
Manufacturing?

Jobs in advanced manufacturing provide exceptional opportunities for rewarding work, earning great money, learning new skills and career advancement.

EARN A GREAT
LIVING

179,788 JOBS BY
2026 AVAILABLE
IN ARIZONA

MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN
ARIZONA’S FUTURE

SOLVE CRITICAL
PROBLEMS IN
ARIZONA

EARN A GREAT
LIVING

179,788 JOBS BY
2026 AVAILABLE
IN ARIZONA

MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN
ARIZONA’S FUTURE

SOLVE CRITICAL
PROBLEMS IN
ARIZONA

“My job as a 3D printing engineer is so rewarding because I know that I am making a difference in the world and affecting people’s lives in a positive way.”

– Danica Meng

PADT application engineer

TYPES OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FIELDS

ROBOTICS

AVIATION,
AEROSPACE &
DEFENSE

COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY

CLEAN ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY

AUTOMATION
& ELECTRONICS

SEMI -CONDUCTORS

BIOSCIENCE

3D PRINTING
& ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

FABRICATION
& WELDING

MACHINING

ROBOTICS

AVIATION,
AEROSPACE &
DEFENSE

COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY

CLEAN ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY

AUTOMATION & ELECTRONICS

SEMICONDUCTORS

BIOSCIENCE

3D PRINTING

AUTOMATION

MACHINING

Explore advanced manufacturing careers

Explore advanced manufacturing careers

PATHWAYS TO ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING CAREERS

CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION

Many schools offer CTE programs to allow you to explore different opportunities while acquiring valuable skills.

APPRENTICESHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

Provide a personalized, hands-on experience to learn skills from a certified trainer with years of industry knowledge.

COMMUNITY
COLLEGE

Technical Training provides the skills and certifications needed to perform many advanced manufacturing jobs. Training programs typically last less than a year and can be completed at a community college.

FOUR-YEAR
UNIVERSITY

Universities offer several options for degrees that can be applied to advanced manufacturing and allow you to specialize in different sectors.

CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION

Many schools offer CTE programs to allow you to explore different opportunities
while acquiring
valuable skills.

APPRENTICESHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

Provide a personalized, hands-on experience to learn skills from a certified trainer with years of industry knowledge.

COMMUNITY
COLLEGE

Technical Training provides the skills and certifications needed to perform many advanced manufacturing jobs. Training programs typically last less than a year and can be completed at a community college.

FOUR-YEAR
UNIVERSITY

Universities offer several options for degrees that can be applied to advanced manufacturing and allow you to specialize in different sectors.