How do they match: 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. 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.

Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
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.

Design industrial equipment.
Design industrial processing systems.
Design structures or facilities.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
Direct industrial production activities.
Implement design or process improvements.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
Operate industrial equipment.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.

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