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Industrial Technology

Employers of Industrial Technology Majors

  • Manufacturing Industries
  • Engineering Firms
  • Industrial Design Consulting Firms
  • Construction Companies
  • Government Agencies
  • Retail Organizations
  • Public Utility Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Industrial Sales Companies

Types of Jobs for Industrial Technology Majors

  • Consultant
  • Cost Estimator
  • Drafter
  • Electronic Technician
  • Industrial Automation Technician
  • Industrial Designer
  • Materials and Processes
  • Operations Manager
  • Personnel Manager and Supervisor
  • Planner
  • Production Manager 
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Industrial Engineering Technicians Occupational Outlook Handbook: Industrial Designers

Engineering Technology

Employers of Engineering Technology Majors

  • Manufacturing Industries
  • Engineering Firms
  • Industrial Design Consulting Firms
  • Construction Companies
  • Software Companies
  • Service Companies
  • Oil Companies
  • Public Utility Companies
  • Nuclear Plants
  • Graduate Schools

Types of Jobs for Engineering Technology Majors

  • System Engineer
  • Project Controller
  • Customer Service Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Test Engineer
  • Operation Technician
  • Sales Technician
  • Consultant
  • Electronic Technician
  • Automation Technician
  • Operations Manager
  • Production Manager 
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Mechanical Engineers Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Occupational Safety Health and Environment

Employers of Occupational Safety Health and Environment Majors

  • Commercial and retail organizations
  • Consulting
  • Health care and Hospitals
  • Industry, heavy and light
  • Insurance carriers
  • Petrochemical
  • Regulatory and other governmental organizations

Types of Jobs for Occupational Safety Health and Environment Majors

  • Health and Safety Manager
  • HSE Specialist
  • Safety Advisor
  • Safety Compliance Officer
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Safety Manager
  • Safety Professional
  • Safety Specialist
  • Safety Technician
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Health and Safety Engineers Occupational Outlook Handbook: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Preparing for a Job in IT, ET, and OSHE

  • Obtain good computer, communication and organizational skills.
  • Pursue an internship, co-op, or field placement.
  • Obtain math skills.
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Attend trade shows for updates on new technology.
  • Obtain safety certification if offered at university, within your area, or online.
  • To be successful in IT and ET careers, you need creativity, imagination, and knowledge of new technologies through lifelong learning.
  • To be successful in OSHE career, you need good communication skills, strong analytical approach, knowledge of laws, and ability to offer solutions.
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