Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation: Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)


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Knowledge Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    84
Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation: Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Engineering and Technology 5.7 21.5 16.7 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Design 5.2 21.0 13.4 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Mathematics 9.2 18.1 15.6 < Expanded education and/or training may be required
Mechanical 6.8 18.1 11.5 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Physics 4.3 15.3 7.8 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Production and Processing 6.0 14.2 18.0 >> Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    74
Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation: Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Mathematics 6.2 15.3 12.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Complex Problem Solving 9.1 14.8 13.2 < A higher skill level may be required
Judgment and Decision Making 9.4 14.1 12.0 < A higher skill level may be required
Science 4.5 13.6 6.6 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Operations Analysis 5.0 13.0 6.6 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Systems Evaluation 6.4 12.0 12.0 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Technology Design 2.6 11.0 8.5 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Programming 2.2 7.5 5.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Installation 1.7 6.3 1.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    95
Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation: Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Deductive Reasoning 10.6 15.8 12.8 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Written Comprehension 11.0 15.8 12.3 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Mathematical Reasoning 6.3 15.7 10.3 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Information Ordering 9.9 15.4 10.7 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Near Vision 11.1 13.3 13.3 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Number Facility 6.3 13.0 11.1 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Category Flexibility 9.0 12.7 10.7 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Visualization 7.5 12.7 10.3 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Selective Attention 8.7 11.0 11.0 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Perceptual Speed 7.4 10.6 9.3 < Some improvement in abilities may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   91
Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation: Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Work Activities Exclusivity of Activity
Advise clients regarding engineering problems67
Analyze engineering design problems69
Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications47
Calculate engineering specifications64
Communicate technical information4
Compile numerical or statistical data38
Conduct performance testing66
Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel25
Design manufacturing processes or methods77
Develop safety regulations74
Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment65
Evaluate engineering data60
Evaluate manufacturing or processing systems68
Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy62
Explain complex mathematical information30
Follow statistical process control procedures73
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting75
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance51
Prepare technical reports or related documentation22
Read blueprints10
Read technical drawings7
Test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes67
Understand engineering data or reports48
Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques50
Use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems30
Use spreadsheet software18
Use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities67
Use technical regulations for engineering problems61

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   78
Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation: Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Tools and TechnologiesExclusivity
Business function specific software 1
Cameras 2
Computer printers 2
Computers 1
Content authoring and editing software 1
Data management and query software 1
Electronic and communication measuring and testing instruments 14
Indicating and recording instruments 2
Industry specific software 1
Length and thickness and distance measuring instruments 2
Lifting equipment and accessories 3
Machine tools 7
Viewing and observing instruments and accessories 4

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.