The work also includes the creation of die-cast designs, fixtures, designing jigs, plastic moulds and being well versed in metrology and measurements. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum qualification for tool engineering.

The scope of tool engineering is vast in India and other parts of the world. All manufacturing companies like automotive, laptops, mobiles, utensils hire tool design engineers. India and other countries have good colleges, institutes and faculties that provide quality education in the field of tool engineering to students.

Demands for the tool engineering jobs are increasing gradually from 2018 with many popular firms recruiting tool engineers.

· Excellent maths skills.
· Excellent computer and technology knowledge and skills.
· An ability to analyse problems and trace them to their core causes.
· A systematic approach to work and problem solving.
· A stickler for accuracy.
· A strong ability to anticipate and diagnose problems

Undergraduate Level
Candidates who have cleared class 10 and 12 with at least 60% marks are eligible to apply for tool engineering.
The minimum pass percentage varies across institutes. Students who want to pursue undergraduate tool engineering courses should clear JEE Advanced exam after qualifying in JEE Main.
Other state and university level entrance exams are also available for candidates to get admission.
The admission process is merit-based or entrance exam based, based on the institute’s requirements.

Course Subjects
Undergraduate tool engineering courses are 4-year courses with 8 semesters. Some subjects in BTech tool engineering are,
Applied Mathematics
Press Tool Design
Plastic Processing
Die Casting and Die Design
CNC Machining
Gauges & Measurements
Plastic Moulds Design
Rapid Prototyping
Theory of Machines
Thermal Science
Communication Skills for Professionals
Total Quality Management
CAD/CAM
Materials Technology
Composites and Smart Materials
Product Design Technology
Non- Destructive Testing
Design for Manufacture

Hindustan Construction Company.
· L & T.
· DLF.
· Tata Projects.
· Gammon India.
· Sobha Developers Ltd.
· Shapoorji Pallonji & Company.
· Unitech.