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.
111 alternate job titles:
3D Printing Tech (Three Dimensional Printing Technician)
Additive Manufacturing Production Technician
Additive Manufacturing Technician
Analysis Tester
Boiler Water Tester
Business Process Analyst
CAD Specialist (Computer Aided Design Specialist)
Cellophane Tester
Cloth Tester
Diagnostics Engineering Specialist
Efficiency Analyst
Efficiency Expert
Engineering Specialist
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technologist
Field Service Engineer
Field Service Technician
Final Operations Technician
Industrial Engineering Analyst
Industrial Engineering Technician
Industrial Engineering Technologist
Industrial Maintenance Technician (Industrial Maintenance Tech)
Industrial Manufacturing Technician
Industrial Methods Consultant
Industrial Technician
Industrial Technologist
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Specialist
Liaison Engineer
Line Technician
Machine Operator
Manufacturing Associate
Manufacturing Consultant
Manufacturing Coordinator
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
Manufacturing Planner
Manufacturing Process Technician
Manufacturing Production Technician
Manufacturing Specialist
Manufacturing Technician
Manufacturing Technologist
Manufacturing Technology Analyst
Material Scheduler
Materials Planner
Metallurgical Lab Technician
Methods Engineer
Methods Specialist Engineer
Methods Study Analyst
Methods Time Analyst
Motion Study Analyst
Motion Study Engineer
Motion Study Technician
Operations Specialist
Operations Technician
Paper Tester
Personnel Quality Assurance Auditor
Planner
Plant Facilities Technician
Plant Technician (Plant Tech)
Process Documentation and Methods Analyst
Process Operator
Process Safety Engineering Technologist
Process Technician
Product Integrity Engineer
Production Analyst
Production Control Analyst
Production Control Expert
Production Control Planner
Production Control Technologist
Production Expert
Production Part Approval Process Coordinator (PPAP Coordinator)
Production Planner
Production Staff Worker
Production Technician
Productivity Engineer
Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (QA Automation Engineer)
Quality Assurance Technician
Quality Control Analyst
Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician)
Quality Control Expert
Quality Control Representative (QC Representative)
Quality Control Specialist
Quality Control Technician
Quality Controller
Quality Engineer
Quality Management Coordinator
Quality Methods Specialist
Quality Specialist
Quality Technician
Real Time Analyst
Reliability Engineer
Scheduler
Scientist
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician
Semiconductor Processing Equipment Production Technician
Service Technician
Soda Tester
Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Support Technician
Test Technician
Time Motion Analyst
Time Study Analyst
Time Study Observer
Time Study Technician
Time Study Technologist
Tool Planner
Traffic Rate Analyst
Woolen Tester
Yarn Tester
Salary Information
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians: $64,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities. | Analysis |
| Assess product or process usefulness. | Analysis |
| Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. | Analysis |
| Prepare detailed work plans. | General |
| Test products for functionality or quality. | General |
| Inspect operational processes. | General |
| Estimate operational costs. | General |
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services. | General |
| Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information. | General |
| Direct quality control activities. | General |
| Direct industrial production activities. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Select project materials. | General |
| Determine operational methods. | General |
| Operate industrial equipment. | General |
| Monitor processes for compliance with standards. | Maintenance |
| Monitor activities affecting environmental quality. | Maintenance |
| Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations. | Maintenance |
| Create physical models or prototypes. | Development |
| Develop technical methods or processes. | Development |
| Design structures or facilities. | Development |
| Design industrial processing systems. | Development |
| Implement design or process improvements. | Development |
| Design industrial equipment. | Development |
| Create graphical representations of industrial production systems. | Development |
| Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C | Development environment software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| ABB CPM4Metals | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| AVEVA InTouch HMI | Industrial control software |
| Advanced Dimensional Management 3D-GD&T | Analytical or scientific software |
| Artificial intelligence software | Industrial control software |
| AspenTech Aspen InfoPlus | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Autodesk Algor Simulation | Analytical or scientific software |
| Autodesk Inventor | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC | Development environment software |
| Blink | Instant messaging software |
| CNC Mastercam | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Cadence PSpice | Analytical or scientific software |
| Cimatron computer-aided design and manufacturing software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Computer numerical control CNC software | Industrial control software |
| Computerized numerical control CNC machine software | Industrial control software |
| Computerized numerical control CNC software | Industrial control software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Delcam PowerMILL | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Delcam computer-aided design and manufacturing software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Desktop publishing software | Desktop publishing software |
| EPLAN software | Industrial control software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Fanuc CNC software | Industrial control software |
| G-code | Object or component oriented development software |
| Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing software | Analytical or scientific software |
| GibbsCAM | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Graphics editing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Horizon Software MRP Plus | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Human machine interface HMI software | Industrial control software |
| IBM CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IMSI TurboCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Infinity QS ProFicient | Industrial control software |
| Infor Industrial Essentials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Inlet Technologies Semaphore | Analytical or scientific software |
| Kinematic Engineering MicroMeasure IV | Industrial control software |
| Kubotek CADKEY Wireframe | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Loom | Video creation and editing software |
| MASS Group FactoryLink SCADA HMI | Industrial control software |
| MSC Software Adams | Analytical or scientific software |
| MSC Software Nastran | Analytical or scientific software |
| MSC Software Patran | Analytical or scientific software |
| Management information systems MIS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Manufacturing execution system MES | Industrial control software |
| Materials requirement planning MRP software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Materilise Magics | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| National Instruments Multisim | Computer aided design CAD software |
| National Instruments NI-DAQmx | Industrial control software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| PLC Automation Intellution iFIX | Industrial control software |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Planit Alphacam | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Plant design management system PDMS | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Plant maintenance software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| ProModel | Process mapping and design software |
| Production planning software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Rapid prototyping software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Rockwell Automation Arena | Analytical or scientific software |
| Siemens NX | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Siemens SIMATIC HMI | Industrial control software |
| Siemens SINUMERIK CNC | Industrial control software |
| Siemens Solid Edge | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Stat-Ease Design-Expert | Analytical or scientific software |
| Statistical process control SPC software | Industrial control software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Tebis computer aided design software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Three-dimensional modeling software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Three-dimensional parametric design software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| VIA Information Tools MAN-IT | Industrial control software |
| Vectorworks Machine Design | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Vero Software SURFCAM | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Automation Professional | International Society of Automation | Not Available |
| Certified Engineering Technologist | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certified Logistics Technician | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council | Not Available |
| Certified Manufacturing Engineer | Society for Manufacturing Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Manufacturing Specialist | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Manufacturing Technologist | Society for Manufacturing Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Oil Monitoring Analyst II | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Packaging Professional | Institute of Packaging Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Production Technician | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Process Analyst | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Technician | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Manufacturing Specialist | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Technical Professional | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Technology Manager | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Senior in Engineering Graphics | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Technical Professional | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Technology Manager | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified in Engineering Graphics | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Corrosion Technologist | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Data Center Design Consultant | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Technologist | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International | Not Available |
| Highway Construction Inspection | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| ISA Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I | International Society of Automation | Not Available |
| Mechatronics Certification Test - Motor and Motor Controls | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
| Occupational Hearing Conservationist | Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| SACA C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Basic Operations | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Advanced Operations | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Robot System Operations | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate -IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist I | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist II | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 IT Systems Specialist I | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 IT Systems Specialist II | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Production Systems Specialist I | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Production Systems Specialist II | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Systems Professional | Smart Automation Certification Alliance | Not Available |
| Senior Corrosion Technologist | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
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