Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
(NOC 2233)
in All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information TechnologyIndustrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring, and scheduling of work. They work for manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments, and organizations in other industries. Technologists and technicians may specialize in the development of production processes, quality assurance programs, plans, and schedules in an industrial area like metal fabrication, plastics, pulp and paper, or textile manufacturing.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$20.00
Minimum$25.50
Median$60.10
MaximumAnnual Pay
$12,876
Minimum$51,883
Median$94,850
MaximumCompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$34.90
Median$54.10
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,568
Minimum$60,422
Median$107,009
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring, and scheduling of work. They work for manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments, and organizations in other industries. Technologists and technicians may specialize in the development of production processes, quality assurance programs, plans, and schedules in an industrial area like metal fabrication, plastics, pulp and paper, or textile manufacturing.
Job duties
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists:
- Develop and conduct production, inventory, and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries.
- Design plant layouts and production facilities.
- Develop and carry out work study and related programs.
- Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs.
- Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technicians:
- Help design plant layouts.
- Conduct work measurement or other studies.
- Collect and compile operational or experimental data and help develop estimates, schedules, specifications, and reports.
- Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs.
- Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production, and inspect processes.
Sample job titles
- computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer
- industrial engineering analyst
- industrial engineering technician
- inventory control technician
- loss prevention technologist - manufacturing
- manufacturing cost estimator
- manufacturing technician
- manufacturing technologist
- production and quality control technologist
- production planning technician
Skills
- You should enjoy technical work and mathematics, and have an interest in science. A high degree of manual dexterity and mechanical ability may be necessary. You must be precise, analytical, and able to work alone or as part of a team. Good spoken and written communication skills are important. Familiarity with computers is also required. Physical stamina may be required for fieldwork.
Job requirements
- A two- or three-year college program or equivalent in industrial engineering technology, pulp and paper technology, plastics technology, textile technology, manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technologists.
- A one- or two-year college program in industrial engineering technology or in a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technicians.
- Certification in industrial engineering or manufacturing technology or in a related field is available through provincial or territorial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- A college diploma in manufacturing technology and/or trade certification and experience in machining and tooling or metalworking is required for CAD-CAM/CNC programmers.
Other considerations
- There is mobility to related fields like technical sales. Movement to managerial positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$59,548 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$38,311 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Utilities
Educational services
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
15-24
55-64
25-34
35-44
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$62,554 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$56,232 median annual incomeHigh school
$24,055 median annual incomeBachelor
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
College Diploma
$59,986 median annual incomeBachelor
$63,965 median annual incomeHigh school
$45,835 median annual incomeMaster
$65,105 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$57,773 median annual incomeEducation & training
Engineering Technology - General
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. They include courses in various engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties.
Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Industrial Engineering
University ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. They include courses in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. They include courses in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.
Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Marine Sciences
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. They include courses in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
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Regulations
Right to Title: This job is regulated in Nova Scotia. The job title is protected, and you may not use it without a professional designation. Professional designation shows that the holder has met provincial standards for the job. Employers may require professional designation, but professional designation is not necessary to do this work.
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