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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

17-3026.00

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.

Sample of reported job titles: 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

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.
Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.
Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.
Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Provide advice or training to other technicians.
Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Technology Skills

Analytical or scientific software - Advanced Dimensional Management 3D-GD&T; Autodesk Algor Simulation; Cadence PSpice; Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing software; IBM SPSS Statistics 🔥; Inlet Technologies Semaphore; MathWorks Simulink; Minitab; MSC Software Adams; MSC Software Nastran; MSC Software Patran; Rockwell Automation Arena; Stat-Ease Design-Expert; Statistical software; The MathWorks MATLAB 🔥; Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS
Cloud-based data access and sharing software - Microsoft SharePoint 🔥
Computer aided design CAD software - Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥; Autodesk Inventor; Bentley MicroStation 🔥; Computer aided design CAD software; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 🔥; IBM CATIA; IMSI TurboCAD; Kubotek CADKEY Wireframe; National Instruments Multisim; Plant design management system PDMS; PTC Creo Parametric; Siemens NX; Siemens Solid Edge; Three-dimensional modeling software; Three-dimensional parametric design software; Vectorworks Machine Design
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software - Cimatron computer-aided design and manufacturing software; CNC Mastercam; Computer aided manufacturing CAM software; Delcam computer-aided design and manufacturing software; Delcam PowerMILL; GibbsCAM; Materilise Magics; Planit Alphacam; Rapid prototyping software; Tebis computer aided design software; Vero Software SURFCAM
Data base user interface and query software - Data entry software; Database software; Microsoft Access 🔥
Desktop communications software - Eko
Desktop publishing software - Desktop publishing software
Development environment software - Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC; C 🔥; Microsoft Visual Basic 🔥; Microsoft Visual Studio 🔥; National Instruments LabVIEW
Electronic mail software - Email software; IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook 🔥
Enterprise application integration software - Extensible markup language XML 🔥
Enterprise resource planning ERP software - Enterprise resource planning ERP software; Infor Industrial Essentials; Management information systems MIS; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; Plant maintenance software; SAP software 🔥
Graphics or photo imaging software - Graphics editing software; Graphics software
Industrial control software - Artificial intelligence software; AVEVA InTouch HMI; Computer numerical control CNC software; Computerized numerical control CNC machine software; Computerized numerical control CNC software; EPLAN software; Fanuc CNC software; Human machine interface HMI software; Infinity QS ProFicient; Kinematic Engineering MicroMeasure IV; Manufacturing execution system MES; MASS Group FactoryLink SCADA HMI; National Instruments NI-DAQmx; PLC Automation Intellution iFIX; Programmable logic controller PLC software; Siemens SIMATIC HMI; Siemens SINUMERIK CNC; Statistical process control SPC software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software; VIA Information Tools MAN-IT
Instant messaging software - Blink
Internet browser software - Microsoft Internet Explorer; Web browser software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software - ABB CPM4Metals; AspenTech Aspen InfoPlus; Horizon Software MRP Plus; Materials requirement planning MRP software; Production planning software
Object or component oriented development software - C++ 🔥; G-code
Office suite software - Microsoft Office software 🔥
Operating system software - Microsoft Windows 🔥; UNIX 🔥
Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint 🔥; Presentation software
Process mapping and design software - Microsoft Visio 🔥; ProModel
Project management software - Microsoft Project 🔥
Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel 🔥; Spreadsheet software
Video creation and editing software - Loom
Word processing software - Microsoft Word 🔥; Word processing software

Occupational Requirements

Work Activities

Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Staffing Organizational Units - Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Detailed Work Activities

Test products for functionality or quality.
Assess product or process usefulness.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
Inspect operational processes.
Prepare detailed work plans.
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
Estimate operational costs.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
Create physical models or prototypes.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Design structures or facilities.
Design industrial processing systems.
Implement design or process improvements.
Design industrial equipment.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
Direct quality control activities.
Direct industrial production activities.
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
Prepare operational reports.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Select project materials.
Determine operational methods.
Operate industrial equipment.