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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

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Median pay

$64,790
Median annual pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

1.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

6,300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

74,600
Estimated U.S. employment for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Associate's degree
Typical education needed to enter Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Mathematics

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mechanical
  2. 2Engineering and Technology
  3. 3Production and Processing
  4. 4Mathematics
  5. 5Design
  6. 6English Language

Abilities

  1. 1Deductive Reasoning
  2. 2Inductive Reasoning
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Near Vision
  6. 6Written Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Achievement Orientation
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  2. 2Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  3. 3Thinking Creatively
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  6. 6Getting Information

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  4. 4Telephone Conversations
  5. 5Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
  • Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
  • Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
  • Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
  • Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
  • Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
  • Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Software and tools

Microsoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Visual Studio · hot technologySAP software · hot technologyDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hot technologyExtensible markup language XML · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyMicrosoft Windows · hot technologyMicrosoft Visual Basic · hot technologyMicrosoft Visio · hot technologyIBM SPSS Statistics · hot technologyC++ · hot technology

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