Career directions for graduates
The job market for graduates from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management is exceptional, offering a career in the following fields:
(1) High technology:
The semiconductor (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, MediaTek, United Microelectronics, ASE Technology Holding, Siliconware Precision Industries, Nanya Technology, Winbond Electronics, Macronix International, Rexchip Electronics, and Powerchip Technology), electronics (Foxconn Technology Group, HTC, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Inventec Appliances, Acer, Wistron, and ASUSTeK Computer), and optoelectronics industries (AU Optronics, Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Chi Mei Optoelectronics, Ritek, and Largan Precision)
(2) Precision mechanics:
China Steel, China Motor, Aerospace Industrial Development, Yulon Motor, Victor Taichung Machinery Works, Giant Manufacturing, and Yeong Chin Machinery Industries
(3) Green energy (LED/solar energy):
Delta Electronics, Lite-On, and EEPV Corp
(4) Academic education:
Enrollment in master’s and doctoral programs at well-known domestic or international universities and engagement in research or teaching after graduation
(5) Government agencies or non-profit research organizations:
Researcher or consultant at the Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA); Department of Commerce of the MOEA; Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the MOEA; Institute for Information Industry; Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission; Industrial Technology Research Institute; National Science Council; Metal Industries Research & Development Centre; Corporate Synergy Development Center; China Productivity Center; researcher and evaluator of units under government agencies.
Other relevant jobs include industrial engineer and manager, production planner, capacity planning engineer, production management engineer, process integration engineer, computer-integrated manufacturing automation engineer, process engineer, certified quality manager, quality control engineer, quality assurance engineer, reliability engineer, product engineer, project engineer, cost control engineer, supply and demand planner, logistics specialist, procurement specialist, outsourcing manager, management information system engineer, enterprise resource planning engineer, human resources manager, human factors engineer, customer relationship manager, performance management associate, and operations analyst.
In addition to the manufacturing industry, graduates from the NQU Department of Industrial Engineering and Management can enter various service industries (e.g., finance, insurance and wealth management, hotel catering, sightseeing tourism, sports and leisure, and information systems and application), the health care industry, the cultural and creative industries, and government agencies or management consulting.