Resume guide · Job Zone 3
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Techniciansresume guide.
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. A strong Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians resume shows active listening, critical thinking and reading comprehension, and names the tools you have worked with, such as The MathWorks MATLAB, IBM SPSS Statistics and Autodesk AutoCAD.
See how a parser reads your resumeFree, no card→01Also called
O*NETEngineering Technician (Engineering Tech)Industrial Engineering AnalystIndustrial Engineering Technician (Industrial Engineering Tech)Industrial Technician (Industrial Tech)Manufacturing CoordinatorPLC Tech (Programmable Logic Controller Technician)QC Engineering Technician (Quality Control Engineering Technician)Quality Management Coordinator3D Printing Tech (Three Dimensional Printing Technician)Additive Manufacturing Production Technician (Additive Manufacturing Production Tech)
02Skills employers expect
O*NETImportance is how much the skill matters to the job; level is how much of it the job demands. Both are worth naming on the resume, in this order.
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | High | Intermediate |
| Critical Thinking | High | Advanced |
| Reading Comprehension | High | Intermediate |
| Complex Problem Solving | High | Intermediate |
| Quality Control Analysis | High | Intermediate |
| Systems Analysis | High | Intermediate |
| Systems Evaluation | High | Intermediate |
| Judgment and Decision Making | High | Intermediate |
| Active Learning | High | Intermediate |
| Mathematics | High | Intermediate |
03Knowledge areas
O*NET- Engineering and Technology
- Production and Processing
- Design
- English Language
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
04Common responsibilities
O*NETOrdered by importance. Each one is a bullet waiting for a result and a number.
- Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Oversee or inspect production processes.
- Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
- Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
- 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.
05Software and tools
O*NET104 tools across 24 categories. The six largest categories are below; Hot marks a hot technology, In demand a tool employers ask for most often.
Industrial control software20
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Human machine interface HMI software
- AVEVA InTouch HMI
- Computerized numerical control CNC software
- Statistical process control SPC software
- Computer numerical control CNC software
- Infinity QS ProFicient
- Artificial intelligence software
- Computerized numerical control CNC machine software
- EPLAN software
- Fanuc CNC software
- Kinematic Engineering MicroMeasure IV
- Manufacturing execution system MES
- MASS Group FactoryLink SCADA HMI
- National Instruments NI-DAQmx
- PLC Automation Intellution iFIX
- Siemens SIMATIC HMI
- Siemens SINUMERIK CNC
- VIA Information Tools MAN-IT
+ 15 more
Analytical or scientific software16
- The MathWorks MATLABHotIn demand
- IBM SPSS StatisticsHotIn demand
- Statistical softwareIn demand
- MathWorks SimulinkIn demand
- Minitab
- Cadence PSpice
- Rockwell Automation Arena
- MSC Software Nastran
- MSC Software Adams
- MSC Software Patran
- Autodesk Algor Simulation
- Stat-Ease Design-Expert
- Advanced Dimensional Management 3D-GD&T
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing software
- Inlet Technologies Semaphore
- Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS
+ 11 more
Computer aided design CAD software15
- Autodesk AutoCADHotIn demand
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHotIn demand
- Bentley MicroStationHotIn demand
- Dassault Systemes CATIAIn demand
- PTC Creo ParametricIn demand
- Autodesk InventorIn demand
- Siemens Solid Edge
- IMSI TurboCAD
- Three-dimensional modeling software
- National Instruments Multisim
- IBM CATIA
- Kubotek CADKEY Wireframe
- Plant design management system PDMS
- Three-dimensional parametric design software
- Vectorworks Machine Design
+ 10 more
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software11
- Siemens NX
- CNC Mastercam
- Rapid prototyping software
- Delcam PowerMILL
- Vero Software SURFCAM
- GibbsCAM
- Tebis computer aided design software
- Cimatron computer-aided design and manufacturing software
- Delcam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
- Materilise Magics
- Planit Alphacam
+ 6 more
Development environment software5
- CHotIn demand
- Microsoft Visual StudioHotIn demand
- Microsoft Visual BasicHot
- National Instruments LabVIEWIn demand
- Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC
Enterprise resource planning ERP software5
- SAP softwareHotIn demand
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Management information systems MIS
- Infor Industrial Essentials
- Plant maintenance software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software5
- Materials requirement planning MRP software
- ABB CPM4Metals
- AspenTech Aspen InfoPlus
- Horizon Software MRP Plus
- Production planning software
Electronic mail software4
- Microsoft OutlookHotIn demand
- Email software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Exchange
Data base user interface and query software3
- Microsoft AccessHotIn demand
- Database software
- Data entry software
Graphics or photo imaging software2
- Graphics software
- Graphics editing software
Internet browser software2
- Web browser softwareIn demand
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Object or component oriented development software2
- C++HotIn demand
- G-codeIn demand
Operating system software2
- Microsoft WindowsHotIn demand
- UNIXHotIn demand
Process mapping and design software2
- Microsoft VisioHotIn demand
- ProModel
Desktop communications software1
- Eko
Document management software1
- Microsoft SharePointHotIn demand
Enterprise application integration software1
- Extensible markup language XMLHotIn demand
Instant messaging software1
- Blink
Office suite software1
- Microsoft Office softwareHotIn demand
Presentation software1
- Microsoft PowerPointHotIn demand
Project management software1
- Microsoft ProjectHotIn demand
Spreadsheet software1
- Microsoft ExcelHotIn demand
Video creation and editing software1
- Loom
Word processing software1
- Microsoft WordHotIn demand
06Education and preparation
O*NETTypical education
Bachelor's Degree
53% of surveyed workers. Others report Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree (29%) and Master's Degree (11%).
Preparation level
Job Zone 3 · Medium preparation
Usually vocational training, an associate degree or a few years of related experience.
07Putting it on your resume
ResumeXRays guidanceBEE · How to show it
Lead with the credential and the record. Job Zone 3 roles usually ask for training, a license or a few years of related experience. Put those on the first screen, then show what you did with them.
Name the tools exactly. This occupation is heavy on named software. A skills section that says "The MathWorks MATLAB, IBM SPSS Statistics, Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks" matches more job descriptions than a general phrase. Use the spelling employers use.
Show critical thinking and reading comprehension, not just active listening. Critical thinking and reading comprehension rank close to active listening for this occupation. One bullet per role that shows a decision, a tradeoff or a result covers them.
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