Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

What Does a Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
• 2Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• 3Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
• 4Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• 5Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
• 6Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• ABB CPM4Metals
• Advanced Dimensional Management 3D-GD&T
• Artificial intelligence software
• AspenTech Aspen InfoPlus
• Autodesk Algor Simulation
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• AVEVA InTouch HMI
• Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC
• Bentley MicroStation

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary