Will “Industrial Engineering Technologists” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

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Tasks for “Industrial Engineering Technologists”

Oversee or inspect production processes.
Supervise production workers.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Monitor and control inventory.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.

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