industrial engineering
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of industrial engineering
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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He wanted to work in industrial engineering, but faced a brutal job search his junior year after applying for at least 80 internships and landing only two interviews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
The letter was organized by Ken Goldberg, professor of industrial engineering and operations research, and Ethan Katz, associate professor in the history department and the Center for Jewish Studies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
"What is learned on a treadmill does not completely transfer to overground contexts," says Banu Abdikadirova, mechanical and industrial engineering doctoral candidate and lead study author.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
In addition to his experience in the business world, he had a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s in business administration from Wharton.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
Why industrial managers should know the cardinal principles of invention, of industrial engineering, industrial management, industrial relations and the human factor in engineering and in the industries.
From Industrial Progress and Human Economics by Hartness, James
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