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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-3026
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$66,120
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
6,600
Proj. Annual Openings
75,570
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure3.8%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Critical Thinking
4.Complex Problem Solving
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Business Process Analyst, Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Analyst, Industrial Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Technology Analyst
Representative Tasks
- •Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- •Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- •Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Assess product or process usefulness.
- •Test products for functionality or quality.
- •Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
- •Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
- •Inspect operational processes.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotBentley MicroStation · hotDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hotIBM SPSS Statistics · hotThe MathWorks MATLAB · hotCNC MastercamDassault Systemes CATIAEkoMaterilise MagicsMinitab
Related Occupations
Industrial Engineers · BrightManufacturing Engineers · BrightMechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCalibration Technologists and Technicians · BrightElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
4.5%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $66,120 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |