Career Details

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Help industrial engineers implement designs to effectively use personnel, materials, and machines in factories, repair shops, and offices. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.

What You’ll Do

Suggest revisions for methods of operation, material handling, or equipment layout
Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas
Recommend changes to production standards for achieving the best quality within the limits of equipment capacity
Help plan work assignments, taking into account workers’ performance, machine capacity, and production schedules
Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, how materials are handled and how machines are used
Collect data to assist in process improvement activities

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Originality,Problem Recognition,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Design,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Production and Processing,Public Safety and Security

What You’ll Earn

Average: $49,270.00

Range

High: $81,380.00

Low : $33,470.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Creativity,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Microsoft Office Software