Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3026.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Junior Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician → Lead Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$95K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $44,950 - $57,348/year With equity/bonuses: $49,445 - $68,818 Top markets (SF/NYC): $51,692 - $68,818 Execute core tasks using Reading…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $31,465 - $51,613 Year 2-3: Junior level $57,348 - $66,258 Year 4-6: Mid level $66,258 - $71,837 Year 7-10: Senior level $71,837 - $86,250 Year 10+:…
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💰 Salary Range
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