Who are Industrial and Systems Engineers?
While other types of engineers design things, industrial engineers (IEs) design the systems that enable those things to work effectively. IEs design, install, improve, and control large, complex systems that include the integration of people, materials, machines, and facilities with wide-ranging applications including:
- manufacturing
- healthcare
- service
- transportation
- energy
- finance
- entertainment
Is Industrial Engineering for you?
Industrial engineers are problem solvers who use their expertise to solve large, difficult, multi-faceted, often multi-disciplinary problems in challenging environments.
Leadership
Do you have an inquiring mind, always thinking about how things can be improved?
Self-Starter
Are you strongly motivated and do you show initiative?
Problem-Solving Aptitude
Do you like to take things apart to see how they work?
Creativity
Do you have an inquiring mind, always thinking about how things can be improved?
Communications Skills
Can you write well? Are you a persuasive debater and good at verbal articulation? Can you deliver a polished presentation so others see your point of view?
Would you like to know about becoming an Industrial Engineer? Contact one of our ISE Ambassadors