Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems

Endorsement Code: 4166

Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Authorized to Teach

The Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems #4166 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503
Manfacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0613

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Engineering Technologies
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Engineering Technologies
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Option 3: Employment Experience Only

Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:

  • Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
  • Self-employment
  • Military qualifications and training

  • Analysis and computation of linear systems in mechanical engineering
  • Classical and statistical thermodynamics
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
  • Computer-aided mechanical design
  • Deterministic models in operations research
  • Engineering cost analysis and control
  • Engineering economy and capital investment
  • Engineering statics
  • Heat and mass transfer
  • Industrial robotics
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Machine theory and design
  • Material handling and facilities layout
  • Mechanics of solids and fluids
  • Production process design
  • Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Semiconductor device programming
  • Sortation systems
  • Stochastic models in operations research
  • Supply chain and production planning

No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.

Employment Experience (not self-employed)

The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 51-9161.00
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3026.00
Machinists 51-4041.00
Manufacturing Engineers 17-2112.03
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 51-4062.00
Tool and Die Makers 51-4111.00

Self-Employment Experience

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Engineering Services 541330
Machine Shops 332710