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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.

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Salary Breakdown

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Average

$55,370

ANNUAL

$26.62

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,230

ANNUAL

$17.90

HOURLY

Mid Level

$50,370

ANNUAL

$24.22

HOURLY

Expert Level

$77,460

ANNUAL

$37.24

HOURLY

Projected Jobs

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

1,940

Projected job openings through 2030

Sample Career Roadmap

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Degree Recommendations

A.A.S. in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
 Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
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A.A.S. in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
 Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
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A.A.S. in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
 Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
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A.A.S. in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
 Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
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A.A.S. in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
 Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
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B.A. in Engineering Management
 Anderson University
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B.S in Organizational Leadership and Supervision
 Purdue University Northwest
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B.S in Organizational Leadership and Supervision
 Purdue University-Northwest
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B.S. in Engineering Technology Management
 Indiana State University
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B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology
 Purdue University-Polytechnic Statewide/Anderson
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Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Management (PU)
 Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Certificate in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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Certificate in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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Certificate in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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Certificate in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive Inc. Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
 Southern Indiana Works d/b/a Region 10 Workforce Board Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA)
 John Jay Center
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Certified Production Technician
 Horizon Educational Alliance
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Certified Production Technician
 Jennings County Adult Education Center
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Certified Production Technician (CPT)
 Labor Institute for Training
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Top Expected Tasks

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

01

Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.

02

Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

03

Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.

04

Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.

05

Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.

06

Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.

07

Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Design

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

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About This Career Path

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.

Environment

Most industrial engineering technicians work in manufacturing industries. Most work full time.

Also Known As

  • Application integration engineer
  • Applications engineer (manufacturing)
  • Automation technician
  • Computer consultant
  • Industrial engineering technician
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Manufacturing tech
  • Non-destructive testing specialist
  • Non-destructive testing technician
  • Process engineer
  • Quality manager
  • Software developer
  • Technical consultant
  • Wafer fabrication
  • Engineering technician
  • Methods engineer
  • Process documentation and methods analyst
  • Production staff worker
  • Applications developer
  • Automation tech
  • Business systems analyst
  • Facility engineer
  • Industrial tech
  • Manufacturing engineering manager
  • Manufacturing technician
  • Non-destructive testing supervisor
  • Plant engineer
  • Programmer analyst
  • Software architect
  • Software development engineer
  • Wafer
  • Wafer fabrication technician
  • Industrial engineering analyst
  • Plant engineer
  • Process engineer
  • Project engineer
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