Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
A manufacturing engineering technician is a professional person who is flexible, self-motivated, team oriented, and capable of assigning as well as following instructions. Manufacturing engineering technicians are called upon to assist engineers in the research, development and the modification of new and current designs, products and processes. Many technicians are involved in the assembly, acceptance testing, and providing field service support for current products. The technician possesses an understanding of CAD drafting, engineering drawings, fluid power fundamentals, instrumentation and data acquisition, industrial electrical applications, machining and tooling principles and precision measurement.
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree program provides the student with a multi-discipline skill base and prepares the individual to perform the high-level tasks that are required in today`s global manufacturing market. This degree is unique in that it allows the student to receive a broad-based education in the manufacturing environment along with a specialization in one or more of the many areas involved in this field. The student may choose to specialize in automated robotics, electronics, engineering CAD, fluid power, machine tool, plastics technology or welding. This degree is also intended for those seeking career advancement. Students may continue their education and proceed towards a Bachelors in Manufacturing degree which prepares the student for supervisory and management positions.
Award Outcomes
- Apply electrical concepts as they relate to N.E.M.A. and I.E.C. electrical standards and equipment
- Develop PLC programs using Boolean algebra and software methods
- Produce engineering drawings and schematics using ANSI, ISO and industry symbols and standards
- Problem solve by analyzing data using statistical process control (SPC) and quality assurance (QA) theory and methods
- Utilize data acquisition systems and devices that are prevalent in the manufacturing industries
- Generate drawings with a personal computer and computer aided design (CAD) software
- Analyze fluid power applications in accordance with NFPA and industry standards and practices
- Comprehend terms and methods that are used to communicate between manufacturing industry disciplines
- Examine manufacturing engineering design concepts and processes
- Use applied physics to investigate power transmission methods
- Investigate production models using various data methods
- Utilize software applications commonly found in the manufacturing industry