Industrial Engineering Technician

OFO No: 311905

What is an Industrial Engineering Technician?

An Industrial Engineering Technician often works in a factory, manufacturing plant or in a warehouse. Their job is to make production etc more efficient and safe.

Most Industrial Engineering Technician work alongside industrial engineers or other specialised professionals.

What does an Industrial Engineering Technician do?

reviews manufacturing systems and equipment
analyses data
recommends upgrades or new equipment
makes production lines more efficient and cost effective
liaises with other specialised professionals
follows strict safety standards
reviews efficiency of receiving / shipping transactions (in a warehouse)
designs new, improved systems

Are you . . . ?

observant?
good with people?
diplomatic?
a problem solver?
analytical?
a creative thinker?
good at mathematics?

How do I become an Industrial Engineering Technician?

PATH 1

National Diploma of Industrial Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Durban University of Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Johannesburg
UNISA
Vaal University of Technology

PATH 2

National Diploma of Industrial Engineering

2 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
Professional Review by ECSA
Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Engineering Technician.

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