Summary Report for:
17-3029.05 - Industrial Engineering Technologists
Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Interests | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Tasks
- Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
- Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
- Design plant or production facility layouts.
- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
- Monitor and control inventory.
- Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
- Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
- Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
- Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Air compressors — Portable air compressors |
| Hardness testers — Digital hardness testers; Manual hardness testers |
| Milling machines — Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers; Horizontal milling machines |
| Power grinders — Bench grinders; Surface grinders |
| Signal generators — Function generators |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Analytical or scientific software — Advanced Dimensional Management 3D-GD&T; Inlet Technologies Semaphore; SPSS software; The MathWorks MATLAB |
| Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD software; Bentley Microstation; IMSI Design TurboCAD software; Vectorworks Machine Design |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — Cimatron software; CNC Mastercam; Delcam PowerMILL; Tebis Base |
| Development environment software — Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC; C; Microsoft Visual Basic |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Management information systems MIS software; SAP software |
Interests
Interest code: IRC
| Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
| Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
| Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
Work Values
| Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
| Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
| Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
Employment data collected from Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
Industry data collected from Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
| Median wages (2010) | $27.89 hourly, $58,020 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 77,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
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| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 18,500 |
| Top industries (2008) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Engineering technicians
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.