About this career
Industrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in improving efficiency, safety and productivity in manufacturing plants. They conduct production studies, prepare layouts for machinery and equipment and suggest solutions to remedy quality problems.
Essential skills
adjust engineering designs
advise on manufacturing problems
analyse test data
collaborate with engineers
conduct routine machinery checks
create solutions to problems
define part requirements
perform maintenance on installed equipment
read engineering drawings
record test data
resolve equipment malfunctions
troubleshoot
Required knowledge
CAE software
engineering principles
engineering processes
industrial engineering
Additional skills
analyse production processes for improvement
assess operating cost
create technical plans
manage supplies
operate soldering equipment
operate welding equipment
order supplies
oversee quality control
perform test run
read standard blueprints
secure working area
use CAD software
use computer-aided engineering systems
use testing equipment
blueprints
CAD software
mathematics
mechanics
Also known as
industrial tool design technologist
industrial tool development technologist
industrial tool technologist
industrial tool design quality control inspector
industrial tool design inspector
industrial tool design quality control technologist
industrial tool development inspector
industrial tool inspector
