Industrial engineers design and
create the goods, services and systems that society needs or that companies
use. No matter what the product (chemical, airplane, toy or computer system)
the engineering process can be described as follows:
determine what functions the product needs to perform
design a product
test the components
integrate the components
evaluate the product for cost, effectiveness, reliability and safety.
Other responsibilities an industrial engineer may have
include estimation of project costs and time and installation, maintenance,
production and testing of products.
Because many of the
responsibilities of an industrial engineer are related to business management,
many engineers work their way up to management positions. Another job available
to an industrial engineer is as a salesperson. Someone who is an industrial
engineer that understands a product or service is in an excellent position to
sell that product. These positions usually require a Bachelor’s or Master’s of
Science in Engineering.
However, some entry level positions can be had without
years of education. Some of the entry level positions include:
- Cable Installer
- Electronic Production Technician
- Line Installer and Repairer
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
Some of the companies hiring industrial engineers include IBM, Company,
Rockwell Automation, Lucasfilm, Raytheon, and Evergreen Solar.
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