
Industrial Engineering
Technology
Industrial engineering technologists study the efficient use of
personnel, materials, and machines in factories, stores, repair
shops, and offices. They prepare layouts of machinery and equipment,
plan the flow of work, make statistical studies, and analyze
production costs. Industrial engineering technologist typically work
in areas such as cost estimating, facilities planning, manufacturing
process design, production control, or quality assurance. Industrial
engineering technologists work in teams with others to solve problems
dealing with a work location, the layout of a plant, the flow of
materials in a facility, production planning and control, the safety of
workers, and quality control. They work in a wide variety of industries
and fields, including manufacturing, medical care, transportation,
software development, and government.
Preparation
Those interested in a
career in industrial engineering technology should consider reviewing engineering
technology programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. ABET accreditation is based on an evaluation of an engineering
program's student
achievement, program improvement, faculty, curricular
content, facilities, and
institutional commitment. Students explore cost estimating,
industrial and environmental safety, quantitative methods, statistical
process control, and quality control. The
following is a current list of all universities
offering accredited degree programs in
industrial engineering
technology.
Professional Organizations
Institute
of Industrial Engineers
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