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Industrial Engineers

Industrial engineers design systems for producing goods.

Industrial engineers are concerned about the management of people and equipment. They attempt to design ways of creating goods that use these resources without much waste.

Industrial Engineers are in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career cluster and the Engineering and Technology pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$38.41 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   8.5%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Bachelor's degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Gather information about how products are made.
  • Design equipment, materials, and work space, using drafting tools and computers.
  • Develop the best methods to produce the product. Analyze labor and manufacturing costs and the setup of production equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

 Manufacturing Engineer,  Production Engineer,  Tool Engineer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.