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Industrial Engineering Technologists

Also known as: Advanced Computer Aided Design Specialist (Advanced CAD Specialist), Advanced Diagnostics Engineering Specialist, Advanced Manufacturing Consultant, Assistant Manager Quality Management, Associate Product Integrity Engineer, Efficiency Analyst, Efficiency Expert, Engineering Technologist, Head of Operation and Logistics, Industrial Engineering Analyst

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma15%

Some College2%

Post-Secondary Certificate1%

Associate's Degree14%

Bachelor's Degree68%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None9%

6 months - 1 year3%

1-2 years13%

2-4 years16%

4-6 years7%

6-8 years7%

8-10 years34%

Over 10 years12%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None11%

Up to 1 month9%

1-3 months17%

3-6 months22%

6 months - 1 year16%

2-4 years1%

4-6 years11%

6-8 years11%

How AI Impacts Each Task

23 tasks analyzed

Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.

Time: 8%

Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.

Time: 5%

Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.

Time: 7%

Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.

Time: 6%

Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.

Time: 6%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.	-	-	8%
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.	-	-	5%
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.	-	-	7%
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.	-	-	6%
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.	-	-	6%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailInnovationInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperationAnalytical ThinkingDependabilityIntegrityIndependencePersistenceLeadershipSelf Control

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$77,390

per year

Mean Wage

$79,740

per year

Employment

64K

workers

Wage Range

$47,010 - $114,630

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$47,010Median: $77,390$114,630

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