Industries and Careers in Manufacturing in South Carolina
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Manufacturing = Opportunity
We’re All Around You! You can't go 1 day without interacting with a product made in South Carolina
We Create Opportunities! The industry pays an average of 33% higher than the average South Carolina annual salary
We’re Woven Into The Fabric! 30% of all jobs in South Carolina are tied to the manufacturing industry - this is more than 300,000 South Carolinians
We’re Growing! More than 80,000 jobs have been created in manufacturing since 2017
We Drive The Economy! The economic impact of South Carolina manufacturing exceeds $206 billion annually
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Match your skills, passion and interests with great paying careers across 10 STEM and manufacturing industries in South Carolina.
If you’re a maker, there’s opportunity for you in South Carolina.
Chemical Engineers
Design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production.
Chemical Technicians
Use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, and produce chemical products and processes
Chemists
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. Help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
Computer Maintenance Technicians
Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. Documents, maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems.
Computer Network Architects
Design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Programmers and Operators
Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Computer Programmers
Write code to create software programs. Turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow.
Computer Systems Analysts
Study current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.
Diesel Service Mechanics
Inspect, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and anything else with a diesel engine.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.