Foundry engineer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for foundry engineer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for foundry engineer is 21322 (Metallurgical and materials engineers), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
21322
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 21322 covers
Metallurgical and materials engineers conduct studies of the properties and characteristics of metals and other non-metallic materials and plan, design and develop machinery and processes to concentrate, extract, refine and process metals, alloys and other materials such as ceramics, semiconductors and composite materials. They are employed in consulting engineering firms, mining, metal processing and manufacturing companies, and in government, research and educational institutions.
| Unit group | 21322 — Metallurgical and materials engineers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Conduct studies and design, develop and specify the processes, and machinery to concentrate, extract, refine and process metals from ores
- Conduct studies on the properties and characteristics of materials and design, develop and specify processes for moulding, shaping, forming and thermal treatment of metals, alloys and metallic systems, ceramics, semiconducting and other materials
- Conduct chemical and physical analytical studies, failure analyses and other studies and recommend material selection, design of materials, corrosion control measures, operational testing and other procedures
- Coordinate production testing and control of metal refining, smelting or foundry operations or non-metallic materials production operations
- Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists.
To use NOC 21322 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 21322 →
Other job titles under NOC 21322
- Ceramics engineer
- Corrosion engineer
- Electrometallurgical engineer
- Hydrometallurgical engineer
- Materials engineer
- Metallurgical engineer
- Physical metallurgical engineer
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 21322, one of these may fit better:
- Acoustics engineer — NOC 21301 (Mechanical engineers, TEER 1)
- Adhesives engineer — NOC 21320 (Chemical engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerodynamics engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aeronautical engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace structural engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace systems engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace test engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for foundry engineer?+
In NOC 2021, "foundry engineer" is an example title in unit group 21322 — Metallurgical and materials engineers. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is foundry engineer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 21322 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does foundry engineer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 21322 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a foundry engineer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 21322 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says foundry engineer but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 21322. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.