Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Major
Manufacturing Engineering Technology is an applied engineering field that looks for better ways to manufacture products. This includes reducing cycle times, maintaining quality, increasing safety, and keeping costs reasonable.
The field emphasizes engineering problem solving using a practical, hands-on approach rather than the complex analysis that a design engineer would typically use. ET's often work closely with design engineers and technicians. They often have the rewarding challenge of working with many departments in the company, from production to logistics to design & testing. The curriculum focuses on hands-on experiences to prepare the graduate for an exciting career in the midst of production activity.
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Program Requirements
Environmental and Technological Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Scholarships
Program Highlights
- Variety of labs including metrology, metal-working, CAD, materials, and 3D printing for hands on experience.
- Students have direct interactions with faculty for lecture, lab and research activities.
Program Distinctions
- The program is designed to be aligned and allow maximum flexibility for students transferring from two year schools.
- The program has many technical electives to allow students to develop an area of expertise to meet their interests, including areas of production, statistics, environmental issues, among others.
Student Organizations
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Environmental and Technological Studies Club (ETS)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Popular Careers
- Production Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Operations