Program Overview

Introduction to the Industrial Engineering Program

The Industrial Engineering program at Texas Tech University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become efficient problem-solvers in diverse situations. Industrial Engineers are passionate about designing and implementing solutions that involve the relationship among people, machines, and manufacturing systems.

Program Overview

The program's versatility has increased exponentially, making it one of the most dynamic fields in engineering. Students in this major will:

• Study the impact of engineering solutions on the global workplace.
• Learn how to manage the full range of technological, economic, and human factors that shape human organizations.
• Prepare for dynamic careers in diverse manufacturing, technology, and human services sectors.

Creating Innovative Solutions to Complex Problems

When Texas Tech's Industrial Engineering program began, it did so with the intent of being one of the best in the country. The program has graduated 2,000 engineers and continues to produce high-caliber professionals. Students learn how to design systems that address contemporary issues in a wide range of fields by studying the physical, mathematical, biological, behavioral, and engineering sciences.

Career Possibilities

With an ability to understand the dynamics at play among people, systems, and machinery, industrial engineers bring their expertise to careers in scientific, manufacturing, and technical fields. Some potential job opportunities include:

• Industrial Ecologist: Implement industrial systems that are both ethical and efficient by observing behaviors and processes within natural ecosystems.
• Safety and Health Engineer: Maximize both productivity and employee safety by ensuring the interactions between workers and machinery meet defined standards.
• Manufacturing Engineer: Help manufacturers perform at their highest capacity by implementing systems based on industry objectives, environmental impact, and employee best practices.
• Process Engineer: Design systems that efficiently convert raw materials into usable products, relying on the laws of nature and their impact on developmental processes.

Faculty Spotlight: Emmanuel Fernandez

Professor Emmanuel Fernandez, a Costa Rican by birth, had a long career as an engineering professor in the United States before joining Texas Tech's Industrial Engineering department. He fundamentally cares about helping his students embark on engineering careers and believes that TTU's Industrial Engineering program is a solid foundation for preparing students to be top-notch professionals in diverse areas of work. Professor Fernandez is confident that TTU-Costa Rica's Industrial Engineering students rank among the best and genuinely loves working with students, seeing them as young colleagues and the future of engineering.