Industrial Engineering 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.
Also includes
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $50,780.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 40 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 504 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.62 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 2,340 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 5.78 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Organization
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Organization
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Test products for functionality or quality
Compute product or materials test results
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform quality assurance testing
Perform engineering related safety inspection
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Inspect engineering equipment or systems
Test mechanical products or equipment
Conduct performance testing
Test engineering project equipment
Compute product or materials test results
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform quality assurance testing
Perform engineering related safety inspection
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Inspect engineering equipment or systems
Test mechanical products or equipment
Conduct performance testing
Test engineering project equipment
Thinking Creatively
Establish employee performance standards
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop informational maps or charts
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop informational maps or charts
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor assembly quality
Inspect production environment operations and processes
Maintain consistent production quality
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Monitor processes for compliance with standards
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations
Monitor engineering equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Monitor performance of others
Inspect production environment operations and processes
Maintain consistent production quality
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Monitor processes for compliance with standards
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations
Monitor engineering equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Monitor performance of others
Getting Information
Review engineering codes and specifications
Read manufacturing specifications for electronic products
Read engineering related operating, service, or repair manuals
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Review engineering data or reports
Determine factors affecting production processes
Analyze evidence or facts
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities
Study time, motion, or work methods of workers
Read manufacturing specifications for electronic products
Read engineering related operating, service, or repair manuals
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Review engineering data or reports
Determine factors affecting production processes
Analyze evidence or facts
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities
Study time, motion, or work methods of workers
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products
Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
Analyze organizational workflows
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products
Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
Analyze organizational workflows
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Modify work procedures, processes, or plans to meet situational needs
Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
Determine project methods and procedures
Diagnose electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Employ statistical process control procedures
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
Determine project methods and procedures
Diagnose electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Employ statistical process control procedures
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimate engineering project material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate engineering project costs
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate engineering project costs
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Prepare detailed work plans
Plan production processes
Prepare workflow chart
Determine tasks needed to complete machined products
Plan testing of engineering methods
Plan study of work problems or procedures
Plan production processes
Prepare workflow chart
Determine tasks needed to complete machined products
Plan testing of engineering methods
Plan study of work problems or procedures
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Machining | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Security Clearance | ||||
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
| Manufacturing Processes | ||||
| Forklift Operation | ||||
| Technical Support |
