National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22302: Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work. Below are the main duties, all 47 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22302?
NOC 22302 is the code for industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer, industrial engineering technician, industrial engineering technologist and loss prevention technologist - manufacturing. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $31.25 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22302
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $31.25 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22302
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work. They are employed by manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments, and establishments in other industries.
Main job titles
- computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer
- industrial engineering technician
- industrial engineering technologist
- loss prevention technologist - manufacturing
- manufacturing technician
- manufacturing technologist
- planning technician
- plastics manufacturing technician
- pulp and paper manufacturing technologist
- quality assurance technologist
- scheduling technician - manufacturing
- textile technologist
- time study analyst
All 47 job titles in the NOC index
3D computer numerical control (CNC) programmer, computer numerical control (CNC) Mastercam programmer, computer numerical control (CNC) programmer, computer numerically controlled (CNC) technologist, computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine (CNC/CMM) programmer, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, numerical control (CAD/CAM NC) programmer, computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer, fabric design technologist, fire protection technician - manufacturing, industrial engineering analyst, industrial engineering technician, industrial engineering technologist, injection moulding technician, inventory control technician, loss prevention technologist - manufacturing, manufacturing cost estimator, manufacturing technician, manufacturing technician - industrial engineering, manufacturing technologist, materials handling technician, methods designer, numerical control (NC) programmer, numerically controlled machine tool programmer (except operators), numerically controlled tool programmer, operations research technologist, planning technician, plant layout technician, plastics manufacturing technician, plastics moulding technician, plastics technician, production and quality control technologist, production control technologist, production planning technician, production technologist - sawmill, pulp and paper manufacturing technologist, pulp and paper technician, pulp and paper technologist, quality assurance technologist, quality control technician (except chemical), quality control technologist - industrial engineering, quality control technologist (except chemical), scheduling technician - manufacturing, textile technician, textile technologist, time study analyst, time study technologist, tool programming technologist.
Main duties of NOC 22302
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists
- Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries
- Design plant layouts and production facilities
- Develop and carry out work study and related programs
- Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs
- Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technicians
- Assist in the design of plant layouts
- Conduct work measurement or other studies
- Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
- Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs
- Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes.
- Technologists and technicians in this unit group may specialize in the development of production processes, quality assurance programs, plans and schedules in a particular industrial area such as metal fabrication, plastics, pulp and paper, or textile manufacturing.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a two- or three-year college program or equivalent in industrial engineering technology, pulp and paper technology, plastics technology, textile technology, manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technologists.
- Completion of a one- or two-year college program in industrial engineering technology or in a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technicians.
- Certification in industrial engineering or manufacturing technology or in a related field is available through provincial or territorial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- A college diploma in manufacturing technology and/or trade certification and experience in machining and tooling or metalworking is required for CAD-CAM/CNC programmers.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Additional information
- There is mobility to related fields such as technical sales.
- Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 22302 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22302 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22302 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $31.25 | $46.25 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.06 | $36.00 | $50.26 |
| Nova Scotia | $35.00 | $39.50 | $54.87 |
| New Brunswick | $21.00 | $30.00 | $57.95 |
| Quebec | $22.50 | $31.00 | $44.17 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $28.75 | $46.63 |
| Manitoba | $20.00 | $31.00 | $37.02 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $37.00 | $43.27 |
| Alberta | $19.23 | $38.46 | $48.32 |
| British Columbia | $24.45 | $38.46 | $60.10 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 22302 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 22302 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer?
NOC 22302, Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22302?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22302 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 22302 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 22302 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $31.25 an hour, with most wages between $21.00 and $46.25. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22302 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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