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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS

Occupation Description:

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Specialized Occupations:

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians (ONET code: 17-3026.01)


	Occupation Description:

	Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.


	Typical Tasks:

	Operate nanotechnology compounding, testing, processing, or production equipment in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazardous material restrictions, or health and safety requirements. Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards. Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis. Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems. Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair. Measure or mix chemicals or compounds in accordance with detailed instructions or formulas. Monitor equipment during operation to ensure adherence to specifications for characteristics such as pressure, temperature, or flow.


	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.. Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m. Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance..

Typical Tasks:

Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.

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Education & Training:

Associate degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$64,604.00	$31.06	$21.69	$24.10 - $37.17
Bridgeport/Stamford	$70,919.00	$34.10	$25.49	$29.26 - $39.24
Danbury	$64,470.00	$31.00	$22.27	$23.95 - $37.71
Hartford	$60,494.00	$29.08	$21.57	$23.15 - $32.71
New Haven	$63,378.00	$30.47	$19.07	$19.58 - $37.73
New London/Norwich	$61,802.00	$29.71	$20.27	$24.76 - $36.36
Waterbury	$59,453.00	$28.58	$21.41	$24.64 - $31.17
Torrington	$64,295.00	$30.92	$20.70	$21.88 - $37.30

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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	1,140	1,180	0%	108

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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