Career Details

Industrial Engineers

Devise efficient ways to use workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.

What You’ll Do

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services
Figure out how to manufacture parts or products, or deliver services, with maximum efficiency
Develop management control systems to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient
Design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning to ensure that products meet quality standards

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Multi-Tasking,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Design,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $82,260.00

Range

High: $118,490.00

Low : $53,890.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

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

Technology

C++,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software,Computers,Electrical Systems,Hydraulics,Linux,Microsoft Office Software