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.

Also Known As:

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

Wages

Hourly

Annual wages for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in United States

Job Outlook Below Average

New job opportunities are less likely in the future

United States 2034 Projected Employment

75,900

2% Change From 2024

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Tasks you might complete in a day.

Subject areas you may need to master.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
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.
Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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.
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Strengths you may need in this role.

Negotiation - Bringing people together to solve differences.
Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs.
Time Management - Managing your time and the time of other people.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Operations Analysis - Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Systems Analysis - Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.
Programming - Writing computer programs.
Equipment Maintenance - Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Quality Control Analysis - Testing how well a product or service works.
Management of Personnel Resources - Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Persuasion - Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Equipment Selection - Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
Systems Evaluation - Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Technology Design - Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.
Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources - Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.
Management of Material Resources - Managing equipment and materials.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Learning Strategies - Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Troubleshooting - Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
Static Strength - Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Fluency of Ideas - Coming up with lots of ideas.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Night Vision - Seeing at night or under low light.
Visual Color Discrimination - Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Selective Attention - Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Visualization - Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Speed of Limb Movement - Quickly moving your arms and legs.
Hearing Sensitivity - Telling the difference between sounds.
Trunk Strength - Using your lower back and stomach.
Dynamic Flexibility - Quickly and repeatedly bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Spatial Orientation - Knowing where things are around you.
Originality - Creating new and original ideas.
Reaction Time - Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
Memorization - Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Speed of Closure - Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Dynamic Strength - Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
Gross Body Equilibrium - Keeping your balance or staying upright.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Mathematical Reasoning - Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Sound Localization - Noticing the direction that a sound came from.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Rate Control - Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
Stamina - Exercising for a long time without getting out of breath.
Time Sharing - Doing two or more things at the same time.
Wrist-Finger Speed - Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Far Vision - Seeing details that are far away.
Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Flexibility of Closure - Seeing hidden patterns.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Explosive Strength - Jumping, sprinting, or throwing something.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Auditory Attention - Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Number Facility - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Gross Body Coordination - Moving your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving.
Peripheral Vision - Seeing something to your side when your are looking ahead.
Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Response Orientation - Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
Extent Flexibility - Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Glare Sensitivity - Seeing something even if there is a glare or very bright light.
Manual Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands.
Perceptual Speed - Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Finger Dexterity - Putting together small parts with your fingers.

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