Industrial Engineering Technicians
SOC: 17-3026.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$64,790
per year
Mean Wage
$69,780
per year
Employment
73K
workers
Wage Range
$46,370 - $97,670
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
17 tasks analyzed
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.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants.
Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations.
Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data.
Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations.
Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 10% |
| Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications. | Routine Manual | - | - | 8% |
| Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 7% |
| Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 6% |
| Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 6% |
| Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants. | Routine Manual | - | - | 4% |
| Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 6% |
| Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 5% |
| Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 6% |
| Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 5% |
| Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 5% |
| Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials. | Non-Routine Manual | - | - | 2% |
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