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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS

Occupation Description:

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Excludes �Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors� (17-2111).

Career Video:

Industrial Engineers

Specialized Occupations:

Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (ONET code: 17-2112.01)


	Occupation Description:

	Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.


	Typical Tasks:

	Investigate theoretical or conceptual issues, such as the human design considerations of lunar landers or habitats. Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance. Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols. Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions. Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation. Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards. Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.


	Knowledge:

	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.. Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.. Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction..

Validation Engineers (ONET code: 17-2112.02)

Manufacturing Engineers (ONET code: 17-2112.03)

Typical Tasks:

Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

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Education & Training:

Bachelor's degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$105,843.00	$50.89	$37.23	$40.82 - $59.06
Bridgeport/Stamford	$115,383.00	$55.48	$41.00	$48.53 - $64.95
Danbury	$104,092.00	$50.05	$36.05	$39.92 - $61.01
Hartford	$100,373.00	$48.25	$37.06	$40.82 - $52.81
New Haven	$108,615.00	$52.22	$37.51	$40.87 - $61.96
New London/Norwich	$115,342.00	$55.46	$38.14	$40.17 - $64.59
Waterbury	$96,747.00	$46.51	$34.50	$38.31 - $51.03
Torrington	$90,030.00	$43.28	$33.16	$36.48 - $49.79

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Occupation Outlook:

Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2022	2032	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	6,250	7,390	0.1%	487

Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings

Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821

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