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socCode = "17-3026.00"
title = "Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
summary = "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."
aliases = ["Industrial Engineering Technician", "Manufacturing Technology Analyst", "Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician)", "Quality Technician", "Business Process Analyst", "Engineering Technician", "Industrial Engineering Analyst", "Manufacturing Coordinator", "Quality Management Coordinator", "Service Technician", "3D Printing Tech (Three Dimensional Printing Technician)", "Additive Manufacturing Production Technician"]
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jobZoneName = "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed"
education = "Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree."
experience = "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job."
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label = "Some College Courses"
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label = "Bachelor's Degree"
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label = "High School Diploma"
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label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
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category = "Associate's degree"
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percentile = 62
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band = "Moderate"
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percentile = 60
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task = "Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs."
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task = "Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software."
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source = "bls_employment_projections"
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source = "dingel_neiman"
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source = "felten_aioe"
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source = "frey_osborne"
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sampleCount = 56

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[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Let's work through this together, step by step: prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization. I'll give feedback as we go."
collaboration = "task iteration"

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Teach me how to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff, then check my work as I try it myself."
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capabilities = 120
tools = 104
relatedRoles = 20

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[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Project"
category = "Project management software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft SharePoint"
category = "Document management software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Visio"
category = "Process mapping and design software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Visual Basic"
category = "Development environment software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Visual Studio"
category = "Development environment software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
category = "Word processing software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "SAP software"
category = "Enterprise resource planning ERP software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "The MathWorks MATLAB"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "UNIX"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ABB CPM4Metals"
category = "Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Advanced Dimensional Management 3D-GD&T"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Artificial intelligence software"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "AspenTech Aspen InfoPlus"
category = "Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Autodesk Algor Simulation"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Autodesk Inventor"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "AVEVA InTouch HMI"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC"
category = "Development environment software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Blink"
category = "Instant messaging software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Cadence PSpice"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Cimatron computer-aided design and manufacturing software"
category = "Computer aided manufacturing CAM software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "CNC Mastercam"
category = "Computer aided manufacturing CAM software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Computer numerical control CNC software"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Computerized numerical control CNC machine software"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Computerized numerical control CNC software"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dassault Systemes CATIA"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Data entry software"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Database software"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "E-Mail"
value = 4.93

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.73

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 4.67

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 4.63

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 4.61

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.51

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 4.51

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 4.32

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 4.26

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.21

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 4.17

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.15

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 4.01

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 3.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 3.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 3.73

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.69

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 3.51

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 3.49

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.43

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 3.29

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Equipment"
value = 3.12

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 3.11

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 3.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 3.08

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 3.07

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 3.06

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 2.96

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled"
value = 2.93

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 2.84

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Conditions"
value = 2.83

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 2.79

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 2.78

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 2.73

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 2.57

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2.47

[[workContext]]
name = "Public Speaking"
value = 2.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 2.24

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 2.21

[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 2.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Engineering"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.77

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.34

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.2

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.13

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.69

[[personFit]]
name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.6

[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.98

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.67

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.31

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.16

[[personFit]]
name = "Management/Administration"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.09

[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.97

[[personFit]]
name = "Accounting"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.93

[[personFit]]
name = "Office Work"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.81

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.76

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2112.00"
slug = "role-17-2112-00"
title = "Industrial Engineers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2112.03"
slug = "role-17-2112-03"
title = "Manufacturing Engineers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3027.00"
slug = "role-17-3027-00"
title = "Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3028.00"
slug = "role-17-3028-00"
title = "Calibration Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3023.00"
slug = "role-17-3023-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3021.00"
slug = "role-17-3021-00"
title = "Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3024.01"
slug = "role-17-3024-01"
title = "Robotics Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3026.01"
slug = "role-17-3026-01"
title = "Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3027.01"
slug = "role-17-3027-01"
title = "Automotive Engineering Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3024.00"
slug = "role-17-3024-00"
title = "Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2141.00"
slug = "role-17-2141-00"
title = "Mechanical Engineers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2199.05"
slug = "role-17-2199-05"
title = "Mechatronics Engineers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Advanced Manufacturing"
slug = "advanced-manufacturing"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Energy & Natural Resources"
slug = "energy-natural-resources"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians"
slug = "engineering-engineering-related-technologies-technicians"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.03
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = 0.6106679
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = 1.199434
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = 0.3474347
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
