SOC 17-3026
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ73,410
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$65K
$46K โ $98K
Projected Growth
๐+1.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $65K ($18K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted cad and generative design tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 73,410 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions and safety-critical judgment in design review to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted CAD and generative design tools
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Simulation and digital twin automation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Client communication and technical consultation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Analytical or scientific software
Industrial control software
Computer aided design CAD software
Development environment software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Physics
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 79% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 57% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 76% |