What they do
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Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
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Associate Product Integrity Engineer, Head of Operation and Logistics, Liaison Engineer, Manager, Asset Management, Materials Planner/Production Planner, Planner/Scheduler, Production Control Supervisor, Quality Management Coordinator, Quality Tech, Senior Quality Methods Specialist
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Wages
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| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians* |
| Southern Vermont Balance of State - 2020 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 17.46 |
$36,310 |
| 25% |
$ 20.61 |
$42,870 |
| Median |
$ 25.59 |
$53,220 |
| 75% |
$ 30.71 |
$63,880 |
| 90% |
$ 36.96 |
$76,880 |
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| Average |
$ 26.70 |
$55,540 |
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Industries of Employment
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other* |
| United States - 2018 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 27% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 18% |
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing
| 6% |
- Administrative and support services
| 5% |
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
| 5% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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- Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- 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.
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- Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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- Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Innovation
Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other* |
| Vermont |
| 2018 employment |
53 |
| 2028 employment |
54 |
Annual percent change
(compounded) |
0.2% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
5 |
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Education and Experience:
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Associate's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
| Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 68% |
| Associate's degree | | 14% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 3% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 15% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
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- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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- Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
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- Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
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- Prepare detailed work plans.
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- Develop technical methods or processes.
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- Implement design or process improvements.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
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- Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
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- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
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- Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
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- Oversee or inspect production processes.
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