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Our students learn in three integrated ways. First, students learn by exploring theory, internalizing ideas necessary to succeed in the field.聽 Then they learn by practice, familiarizing themselves with the processes needed to complete tasks. Finally, they learn by doing, using our modern facilities to gain hands-on experience with the equipment and processes they will be dealing with in their future careers.聽

Engineering Technology graduates may be responsible for tasks such as: designing new products and tools using computer-aided design (CAD), applying knowledge of quality control to improve production efficiency, coordinating new product development and the implementation of new production equipment, and troubleshooting production problems to improve efficiency.

Key skill areas include:

  • Ability to research a technical problem or new technology, present what was found and present viable alternatives
  • Thinking logically
  • Ability to research and embrace new technology
  • Applying computer applications
  • Working well with people
  • Ability and desire to learn
  • Careers
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  • Sample Plans of Study

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Sakhawat Tanim
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Randy Jacobs
(309) 438-2609
Turner Hall 120A

Being Successful in the Field

  • Enjoy working with technology and people
  • Adapt and stay abreast of new technology and processes
  • Complete an internship experience with a company in your area of interest
  • Be able to coordinate complex projects
  • Be persistent and creative to overcome technical challenges
  • Learn independently on computer applications
  • Effectively apply technology management principles

Related Fields

Product/Tool Design

  • design new products and/or tools using computer-aided design (CAD)

Process Design

  • apply specialized processing skills to set-up and optimize a production process

Project Management

  • coordinate new product development and the implementation of new production equipment

Quality Management

  • apply knowledge of quality control to improve production efficiency

Systems Integration

  • create & program work-cells using equipment such as robots and vision systems to improve productivity

Technical Sales

  • help troubleshoot and solve technical problems for customers

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