Engineering Technologist - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Engineering Technologist from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Engineering Technologist program combines the foundational skills related to industrial engineering with the skills of computerized manufacturing. Students learn the planning, setup, monitoring, analyzing and controlling of integrated systems in order to improve efficiencies in a manufacturing environment, standardize and streamline processes, and initiate cost savings for businesses. Application in problem solving and automated technologies are emphasized. The critical core manufacturing skills include: work cooperatively, work productively, listen effectively, demonstrate a positive attitude, maintain a safe work environment, demonstrate 3D-mathematical reasoning, think critically and adapt to change. Graduates are trained to work as members of teams consisting of engineers and production workers in a variety of industrial and manufacturing settings. Career Opportunities The following are typical jobs for graduates of this program: Mechanical Designer Industrial Engineering Technician Manufacturing Engineering Technician CNC Programmer Robotics and Material-Handling Technician CMM Programmer Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing software (CAM). Create 3D solid models. Create a set of working drawings using ANSI standards. Solve manufacturing problems. Use various manufacturing processes. Program automated machines. Operate automated work cells. Recommend lean manufacturing techniques within an organization. Use computer aided drafting and manufacturing software. Operate gauging and measuring equipment. Perform basic robotic programming and setup. Complete a project within a cross-functional team. Select and order parts and materials by research through manufacturing catalogues, Internet, and standards books. Apply material and manufacturing processing knowledge to create cost effective and properly working mechanisms. Communicate through written, oral, and computer means. View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.