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Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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A skilled workforce is needed in the manufacturing/production operations and services for the design and development of new products, production systems, processes, operations, quality control, manufacturing competitiveness, sustainability, and much more. As a Manufacturing Engineering Technology associate degree graduate, you will be prepared to apply the fundamentals of materials selection, tooling, assembly, and automation to the solution of manufacturing and production-related activities. This program also prepares students to assist engineering and management in the design and development of new products and the improvement of production processes. Students can select a focus in automation, quality, or design.

What is Manufacturing Engineering Technology?

Manufacturing engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on improving the production of an item, whether that’s through making product design changes or creating more effective manufacturing processes. Job duties of manufacturing engineers can include developing solutions to production issues, performing cost-benefit analyses, or operating computer-aided design software to design and produce products and systems. Professionals in this field sometimes go by the title plant engineer or process engineer.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$11,467

Paying For College

Median Wage

$60,200

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications
  • English Composition 1
  • Mechanics of Learning for Industrial Technologies
  • Safety
  • Print Reading for Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals of DC Circuits 1
  • GD&T Interpretations
  • Basic Mechanics
  • CAD Fundamentals - 2D Drawing
  • CAD Fund-Solid Modeling
  • Fluid Power 1: Basic Pneumatics
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  • General Physics 1
  • Metallurgy
  • Fundamentals of AC Circuits 1
  • Programming Fundamentals 1
  • CNC Mill Fundamentals
  • CNC Lathe Fundamentals
  • Fluid Power 2: Basic Hydraulics
  • Statics & Dynamics 1
  • Statics & Dynamics 2
  • Statics & Dynamics 3
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) 1
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Technical Reporting
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Robotics 1
  • Lean Manufacturing Systems
  • Industrial Internet of Things Fundamentals or Reliability Engineering or Strength of Materials
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  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Basic CAM - MasterCAM
  • Manufacturing System Design
  • Automated Systems Integration or Lean Six Sigma or Engineering Graphics - Parametric Modeling
  • Industrial Automation or Quality Improvement or Design of Machines
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology Internship
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology Capstone
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Characterize lean culture and tools can help an organization achieve operational excellence
  • Apply proper engineering principles in design
  • Utilize computer-aided applications in design and manufacture of products and processes
  • Demonstrate the principles of material selection and application
  • Apply automation principles for design and control of manufacturing processes
Student at computer in manufacturing lab

Highlights

Associate Degree

68 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Potential Careers

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Industrial Engineering Technician

Process Technician

Quality Control Engineering Technician

Productivity Improvement (Continuous Improvement) Technician

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.

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