Industrial Engineering Technicians

Approximately 68,300 industrial engineering technicians are employed in the United States. These technicians most often work in durable goods manufacturing, such as electronic and electrical machinery and equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, instruments, and transportation equipment. Others work in the automotive and aerospace industries. Some technicians are employed by engineering and business services companies that do contract engineering work. The U.S. Departments of Defense, Transportation, Agriculture, and Interior are also major employers, along with state and municipal governments. The military also has a need for industrial engineers and technicians.