Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Business Process Analyst, Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Analyst, Industrial Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Technology Analyst, Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician), Quality Management Coordinator, Quality Technician, Service Technician

Also see: Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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Tasks

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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.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.
Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.
Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.
Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Provide advice or training to other technicians.
Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

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Technology Skills

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Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics ; Minitab ; Statistical software; The MathWorks MATLAB (see all 16 examples)
Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Microsoft SharePoint
Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD ; Bentley MicroStation ; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks (see all 16 examples)
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — CNC Mastercam; Planit Alphacam; Rapid prototyping software; Tebis Base (see all 10 examples)
Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software; Database software ; Microsoft Access
Desktop communications software — Eko
Desktop publishing software
Development environment software — C; Microsoft Visual Basic ; Microsoft Visual Studio ; National Instruments LabVIEW (see all 5 examples)
Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Notes ; Microsoft Exchange ; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise application integration software — Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Management information systems MIS; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ; Plant maintenance software; SAP (see all 5 examples)
Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics editing software; Graphics software
Industrial control software — Computerized numerical control CNC software; Human machine interface HMI software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software ; VIA Information Tools MAN-IT (see all 19 examples)
Instant messaging software — Blink
Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer; Web browser software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — ABB CPM4Metals; Horizon Software MRP Plus; Materials requirement planning MRP software; Production planning software (see all 5 examples)
Object or component oriented development software — C++ ; G-code
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Microsoft Windows ; UNIX
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Process mapping and design software — Microsoft Visio ; ProModel
Project management software — Microsoft Project
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Video creation and editing software — Loom
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Knowledge

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Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Skills

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Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

Abilities

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Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Work Activities

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Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Detailed Work Activities

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Assess product or process usefulness.
Test products for functionality or quality.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
Inspect operational processes.
Prepare detailed work plans.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Design industrial processing systems.
Select project materials.
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
Create physical models or prototypes.
Design industrial equipment.
Design structures or facilities.
Determine operational methods.
Direct industrial production activities.
Direct quality control activities.
Estimate operational costs.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Implement design or process improvements.
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
Operate industrial equipment.
Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services.
Prepare operational reports.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.

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Work Context

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Electronic Mail — 95% responded “Every day.”
Face-to-Face Discussions — 84% responded “Every day.”
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 78% responded “Every day.”
Duration of Typical Work Week — 82% responded “More than 40 hours.”
Telephone — 66% responded “Every day.”
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 86% responded “Every day.”
Contact With Others — 68% responded “Constant contact with others.”
Work With Work Group or Team — 64% responded “Extremely important.”
Freedom to Make Decisions — 55% responded “A lot of freedom.”
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 43% responded “Extremely important.”
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 45% responded “Important results.”
Frequency of Decision Making — 50% responded “Every day.”
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 51% responded “Some freedom.”
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded “Every day.”
Coordinate or Lead Others — 49% responded “Very important.”
Time Pressure — 45% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
Exposed to Contaminants — 49% responded “Every day.”
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 49% responded “Very important.”
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 29% responded “Moderate responsibility.”
Letters and Memos — 37% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 33% responded “Moderate responsibility.”
Consequence of Error — 34% responded “Extremely serious.”
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 38% responded “Never.”
Spend Time Standing — 47% responded “Less than half the time.”
Frequency of Conflict Situations — 32% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
Physical Proximity — 43% responded “I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office).”
Spend Time Sitting — 39% responded “Less than half the time.”
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 28% responded “Less than half the time.”

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree.
Related Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
37	Some college, no degree

Credentials

Interests

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Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Styles

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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values

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Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020)	$27.56 hourly, $57,320 annual
State wages
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Employment (2020)	64,100 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)	Slower than average (1% to 5%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030)	6,300
State trends

Top industries (2020)	Manufacturing Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
American Society for Engineering Education
Institute for Supply Management
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Industrial engineering technologists and technicians
SAE International
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Plastics Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Surface Mount Technology Association
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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