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Job Description


	Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Engineers

Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good, but will vary by specialty. A bachelor's degree is required for most entry-level jobs. Starting salaries are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. Continuing education is critical for engineers wishing to enhance their value to employers as technology evolves.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Industrial engineers
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	15,840
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	12,630
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	12,360
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	11,100
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	11,030
Scientific Research and Development Services	7,100
Plastics Product Manufacturing	5,970
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	5,920
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	4,620
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	4,430

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