Here is a sample of a resume objective from a nuclear engineer’s resume. The nuclear engineer had over five years of experience, a Bachelor degree and an Associate of Science degree in nuclear engineering/technology. The engineer chose to use a short and sweet resume objective.

Career Objective:
A challenging quality assurance position in the nuclear power industry

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Here is an example of a resume objective from a manufacturing engineer’s resume. The engineer had almost ten years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. This engineer used a “Summary” section instead of an “Objectives” section. See what you think:

Summary:
Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in a development and new product environment. My areas of expertise include design and production of surface mount printed circuit and wiring boards.

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Here’s an example of a resume objective from an engineer who was seeking a new position as a field engineer.  The engineer had a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and almost 10 years of experience in field engineering positions.

Objective:
A position as a Senior Field Engineer. I am willing to relocate and/or travel extensively. I prefer foreign assignments.

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Another way to present your resume objective (if you are in a research related field), is to call it “Research Interests”. Here’s an example from a Civil Engineer who had a PhD and was looking for a new job as a researcher.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Environmental, social and economic impacts of energy production and use; current and future electricity generation, transmission and distribution technologies; full supply chain life?cycle assessment of energy systems; hybrid life?cycle inventory and assessment methods; social & policy implications of life?cycle results.

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Here’s a sample objective from a resume of an electrical engineering PhD, who was looking for a new job.

OBJECTIVE
To establish a career in electrical engineering that can utilize my knowledge in digital signal processing and digital communications into industry application and technology development

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This sample is from an engineering resume where the engineer was trying to find a job as an engineering manager. The engineer had almost 10 years of engineering experience with several years experience as an engineering manager.

Professional Objective:
A leadership position supporting product development or engineering utilizing knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical design.

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