An Industrial engineer design better methods and facilities for manufacturing and services. They study the various industrial processes involved , use mathematical models and computer simulation to devise new manufacturing systems that are more efficient. An industrial engineer calculate how much work each machine or worker should deliver and if necessary initiate the use of automation and robot An industrial engineer aid in financial planning and cost analysis, design production systems as well as quality control procedures/ They also work out the best possible system for handling and storage of raw material , setting inventory size as well as packaging and the physical distribution of goods and services. In addition to these responsibilities they are also responsible for worker safety and work environment. Industrial engineer determine the suitability of locations for factories depending on the best combination of raw material availability, transportation and costs. In actual plant design , an industrial engineer figure out which computer systems, machines and automated equipment will be used in the design and manufacturing process. They determine the most effective layout for computers, equipment and offices such that it is flexible and easily maintainable. An industrial engineer develop wage and salary administration systems and job evaluation programmes. An industrial engineer assist the management in making decisions related to production and manufacturing process. An industrial engineer is responsible for deciding upon the automating a production process. They will have to first determine what aspect of production needs to be automated and if it makes any financial sense. Depending upon their work areas they can find employment with:-

Manufacturing Units

Consumer electronics industry

Medical and pharmaceutical units

Textiles Industry

Information Technology

Private consultancy firms

Public sector industries like petroleum, steel and chemical industries

Research and development establishments of big companies