Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Industrial Engineering Analyst, Industrial Engineering Technician (Industrial Engineering Tech), Industrial Technician (Industrial Tech)
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Oversee or inspect production processes.
- Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- product and service development
- design
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Achievement Orientation
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Bentley MicroStation Hot Technology
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Hot Technology
Desktop communications software
- Eko
Industrial control software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- VIA Information Tools MAN-IT
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 4)
bachelor's degree or
associate's degree or other 2-year degree
usually needed
associate's degree or other 2-year degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Explore More
- Calibration Technologists & Technicians
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians
- Industrial Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians
You might like a career in one of these industries:
See more details at O*NET OnLine about Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians.