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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Analysis Tester

2.	Boiler Water Tester

3.	Cellophane Tester

4.	Cloth Tester

5.	CPS Team Lead (Chip Placement Solution Team Lead)

6.	Engineering Technician

7.	Industrial Engineering Analyst

8.	Industrial Engineering Technician

9.	Industrial Technician

10.	Manufacturing Engineering Technician

11.	Manufacturing Technician

12.	Materials Planner

13.	Methods Engineer

14.	Methods Specialist Engineer

15.	Methods Study Analyst

16.	Methods Time Analyst

17.	Motion Study Analyst

18.	Motion Study Engineer

19.	Motion Study Technician

20.	Paper Tester

21.	Personnel Quality Assurance Auditor

22.	Plant Facilities Technician

23.	Process Documentation and Methods Analyst

24.	Process Engineer

25.	Process Technician

26.	Production Analyst

27.	Production Control Analyst

28.	Production Control Technologist

29.	Production Planner

30.	Production Staff Worker

31.	Project Engineer

32.	Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager)

33.	Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician)

34.	Quality Control Representative (QC Representative)

35.	Quality Control Technician

36.	Quality Controller

37.	Quality Process Lead

38.	Soda Tester

39.	Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician

40.	Time Motion Analyst

41.	Time Study Analyst

42.	Time Study Observer

43.	Time Study Technician

44.	Time Study Technologist

45.	Woolen Tester

46.	Yarn Tester

Job Tasks

	Design new equipment or materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards. Design industrial equipment.

	Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications. Test products for functionality or quality.

	Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Assess product or process usefulness.

	Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency. Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.

	Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff. Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.

	Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

	Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance. Inspect operational processes.

	Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants. Operate industrial equipment.

	Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization. Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.

	Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste. Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

	Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations. Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.

	Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data. Analyze test or validation data.

	Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

	Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products. Document design or operational test results.

	Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays. Prepare detailed work plans.

	Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations. Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

	Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials. Dispose of hazardous materials.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Industrial Engineering Technicians
	Industrial engineering technicians help industrial engineers implement designs to use personnel, materials, and machines effectively in factories, stores, healthcare organizations, repair shops, and offices. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Industrial Engineering Technicians
	Most industrial engineering technicians work in manufacturing industries. Most work full time.

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