Also called: Distribution Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer
Designs efficient warehouses, delivery networks, and shipping processes using data and engineering.
A logistics engineer builds a simulation of a new distribution center, tests how many robots it needs, studies time-and-motion data, and recommends where to build the next facility.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in industrial engineering or supply chain engineering.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 17-2112: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI simulations design layouts and networks faster; testing in real buildings and leading projects stay human.
Classes: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2112.
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