The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree prepares students to apply engineering principles, advanced manufacturing technologies and data-driven decision-making to the design, operation and continuous improvement of modern manufacturing systems. The program combines hands-on technical experience with applied engineering knowledge, preparing graduates to integrate people, processes, equipment and digital technologies to improve productivity, quality and sustainability in manufacturing environments.
Students gain experience in advanced manufacturing processes, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer numerical control (CNC) machining, automation and robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial networking, sensors and controls, additive manufacturing, metrology, quality systems, lean manufacturing and production planning. Coursework also emphasizes Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart manufacturing, data analytics, digital manufacturing and systems integration.
Students learn to collect and analyze production data, implement automated solutions, optimize manufacturing performance and support continuous improvement initiatives using modern engineering tools and technologies.
Graduates are prepared for careers as manufacturing engineers, manufacturing engineering technologists, process engineers, automation engineers, quality engineers, operations and production leaders, and continuous improvement specialists. They are also equipped to lead digital transformation initiatives and implement innovative manufacturing solutions across a variety of industries.
Graduates of Engineering Technology programs are employed in industries such as:
Aerospace
Automotive
Semiconductor manufacturing
Energy and utilities
Distribution and logistics
Food processing
Transportation
Medical device manufacturing
Oil and gas
Advanced manufacturing
Program Benefits
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program prepares you for a wide range of careers in modern manufacturing, where production increasingly relies on automation, robotics, data analysis and advanced materials. Graduates can pursue careers with strong job demand and competitive pay.
Hands-on skills are a focus of the program, and our faculty is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Our capstone course allows students to work on a real-world problem-solving project directly with industry partners on-site.
Courses
The program provides specific instruction and hands-on learning in manufacturing processes, materials science, Computer-aided design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), quality management, and production control.
Which Engineering Technology Program is Right for Me?
The Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs overlap to some extent, but they can lead to different career paths. The best choice depends on whether you see yourself solving technical engineering problems, working on manufacturing systems, or leading operations. Choose Industrial Technology if you enjoy:
Leading people
Improving operations
Project management
Production planning
Business and manufacturing
Choose Manufacturing Engineering Technology if you enjoy:
Improving factories
Automation
CNC machining
Robotics
Lean manufacturing
Process improvement
Choose Manufacturing Engineering Technology if you enjoy:
Building things
CAD design
Mechanics
Machines
Robotics
Testing products
Choose Manufacturing and Industrial Management if:
You are employed or have several years of extensive work experience
Need a fully online program
Have at least nine hours of undergraduate credit
Have company or military credit that might be used for academic credit in the program
Choose the Master’s in Quality and Engineering Management if:
You have an undergraduate degree
You work in a related field such as manufacturing, quality, engineering, or operations management
Need a fully online program with asynchronous courses
