Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Overview
Use your science and math skills in the growing manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program provides training for those seeking a career in engineering and engineering technology in support of metal fabrication, plastics processing, and consumer products manufacturing and assembly.
Throughout the program, students will learn:
- Manufacturing systems, automation and operations
- Quality assurance and process control
- Evaluation of safety rules & regulations
- Additive manufacturing
- Monitoring and measurement of manufacturing processes
- Application of 3D design software
- Lean manufacturing
- Application of engineering principles to design for manufacturability
- Statistics, quality and continuous improvement, and industrial organization and management
This program allows students to complete their education in two years and begin their manufacturing career.
Advanced Placement Opportunities
This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.
Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program if you completed the Manufacturing Quality technical diploma at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Program Objectives & Student Outcomes
The Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program is committed to providing the best curriculum and education to its students. Read the program's mission statement, program objectives, and student learning outcomes.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
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Just the Facts
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
60 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,561
Term 2
$ 2,666
Term 3
$ 2,422
Term 4
$ 2,624
Books
$ 326
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $10,599
Career Opportunities
CAD Designer
Design Engineer
Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Engineer
Process Engineer
Technical Engineering Manager
Graduate Employers
Drylock Technologies
Menards
Nova Fire Protection
Midwest Manufacturing
Riverside Machine & Engineering
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$59K Yearly Salary
Our recent Manufacturing Engineering Technologist graduates reported an average starting salary of $59,259.
100% Employed
100% of our recent Manufacturing Engineering Technologist graduates got a job in the industry.
32 Regional Jobs
There are 32 job openings in the CVTC district for the Manufacturing Engineering Technologist industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program.
Sample Courses
Engineering Principles
Engineers must consider material properties and process capabilities to design and make products. This introductory course will explore the principles of engineering with an emphasis on the field of manufacturing. Students will encounter the challenges of engineering by designing and building projects that involve problem solving, teamwork, professionalism, and ethics. OSHA safety certification will be included as part of this course.
Solid Modeling I
This course introduces the student to the concepts and commands required to develop 3-D solid models using SolidWorks software. Students will learn to constrain models and develop parametric models. Students will also produce 2-D working drawings from the models. Topics will also include dimensioning, orthographic views, and section views.
Automation for Manufacturing
Application of automated systems is improving the productivity of the manufacturing industry. This course focuses on the design and development of automated systems in manufacturing. The course introduces various automated systems used in manufacturing including sensors, transducers, actuators, drives, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
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Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
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“Any time I can work with the SolidWorks software, I really enjoy it. It’s even better when you get to use it with the 3D printer and see your design become reality.”
Dylan
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Student
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Automation Engineering Technology, Associate Degree
Machine Tool Operator, Technical Diploma
Manufacturing Quality, Technical Diploma
Apprenticeships
Certificates
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Program Accreditation
Associates of Applied Science Manufacturing Engineering Technologist is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. View accreditation information.
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Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
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This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.
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