Industrial Engineering Technician
What is an Industrial Engineering Technician?
Job 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.
Job Duties
- Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
- Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants.
- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data.
- Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Key Skills
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Tools and Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Data entry software
- Word processing software
- SAP
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft SharePoint
- IBM Notes
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
- Graphics software
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Statistical software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- ProModel