Compare Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians & Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and... Not Available
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $105,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Licensing

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Licensing for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

11 related certifications

Certification for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

27 related certifications

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