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What is an Industrial Engineering Technologist?

Career Description Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Industrial Engineering Technologist Responsibilities

  • Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
  • Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
  • Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
  • Oversee or inspect production processes.
  • Monitor and control inventory.
  • Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.

Things an Industrial Engineering Technologist Should Know How to Do

When polled, Industrial Engineering Technologists say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

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

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

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

Types of Industrial Engineering Technologist

  • Industrial Technologist
  • Manufacturing Specialist
  • Manager, Operations and Procurement
  • Quality Control Expert
  • Liaison Engineer

Job Opportunities for Industrial Engineering Technologists

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 76,800 jobs in the United States for Industrial Engineering Technologist. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.2% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,000 new jobs for Industrial Engineering Technologist by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 7,100 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Industrial Engineering Technologist are Utah, Nevada, and Connecticut. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, West Virginia, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Industrial Engineering Technologist Make?

The average yearly salary of an Industrial Engineering Technologist ranges between $36,120 and $98,720.

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Industrial Engineering Technologists who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Maine, make the highest salaries.

How much do Industrial Engineering Technologists make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $59,380
Alaska $71,850
Arizona $59,210
Arkansas $60,310
California $71,420
Colorado $63,590
Connecticut $64,510
Delaware $51,380
District of Columbia $92,600
Florida $58,860
Georgia $59,830
Hawaii $76,070
Idaho $55,540
Illinois $63,760
Indiana $58,450
Iowa $57,620
Kansas $65,870
Kentucky $58,880
Louisiana $59,930
Maine $79,670
Maryland $84,790
Massachusetts $64,220
Michigan $64,270
Minnesota $57,440
Mississippi $60,500
Missouri $59,830
Montana $59,810
Nebraska $57,630
Nevada $71,330
New Hampshire $57,730
New Jersey $75,380
New Mexico $78,160
New York $63,780
North Carolina $63,600
North Dakota $75,030
Ohio $61,060
Oklahoma $63,790
Oregon $56,890
Pennsylvania $57,210
Rhode Island $73,240
South Carolina $70,820
South Dakota $51,110
Tennessee $57,800
Texas $66,630
Utah $56,480
Vermont $58,960
Virginia $77,280
Washington $74,810
West Virginia $70,550
Wisconsin $58,780
Wyoming $67,110

What Tools & Technology do Industrial Engineering Technologists Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Industrial Engineering Technologists may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • Word processing software
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Project
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Database software
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • UNIX
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Minitab
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Becoming an Industrial Engineering Technologist

What kind of Industrial Engineering Technologist requirements are there?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Industrial Engineering Technologists Are Employed

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Below are examples of industries where Industrial Engineering Technologists work:

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