Career Exploration

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 

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 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

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.