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Industrial Engineering Technician

What Do Industrial Engineering Technician Do?

Example of Industrial Engineering Technician Job 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.

Life As an Industrial Engineering Technician

  • Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants.
  • Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
  • Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations.
  • Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data.
  • Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations.
  • Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Industrial Engineering Technician Required Skills

Industrial Engineering Technicians state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Industrial Engineering Technician Jobs

  • Methods Specialist Engineer
  • Plant Facilities Technician
  • Time Motion Analyst
  • Motion Study Technician
  • Project Engineer

Are There Job Opportunities for Industrial Engineering Technicians?

In the United States, there were 63,900 jobs for Industrial Engineering Technician in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Industrial Engineering Technician. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 5,500 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Industrial Engineering Technician are Utah, Alabama, and Montana. Watch out if you plan on working in Washington, Vermont, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of an Industrial Engineering Technician

The average yearly salary of an Industrial Engineering Technician ranges between $34,920 and $88,340.

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Industrial Engineering Technicians who work in Louisiana, New Mexico, or Oklahoma, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Industrial Engineering Technicians in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $54,760
Arizona $63,510
Arkansas $47,000
California $68,850
Colorado $56,580
Connecticut $60,300
Delaware $53,860
Florida $51,070
Georgia $57,360
Idaho $49,350
Illinois $55,700
Indiana $49,900
Iowa $56,410
Kansas $52,290
Kentucky $55,750
Louisiana $74,930
Maine $63,030
Maryland $64,240
Massachusetts $59,600
Michigan $54,320
Minnesota $52,270
Mississippi $46,660
Missouri $58,420
Montana $70,500
Nebraska $52,320
Nevada $47,440
New Hampshire $58,580
New Jersey $58,600
New Mexico $79,470
New York $57,200
North Carolina $47,520
North Dakota $52,000
Ohio $57,270
Oklahoma $68,740
Oregon $59,830
Pennsylvania $62,420
Rhode Island $59,420
South Carolina $56,320
South Dakota $40,150
Tennessee $49,390
Texas $68,370
Utah $58,780
Vermont $74,470
Virginia $55,940
West Virginia $53,840
Wisconsin $51,190

Tools & Technologies Used by Industrial Engineering Technicians

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Industrial Engineering Technicians:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data entry software
  • Word processing software
  • SAP
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • IBM Notes
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
  • Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
  • Graphics software
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Statistical software
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • ProModel

How to Become an Industrial Engineering Technician

Learn what Industrial Engineering Technician education requirements there are.

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How Long Does it Take to Become an Industrial Engineering Technician?

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