Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Majors in Engineering Technology garner knowledge in mathematics, physics, and natural sciences gained by higher education, industry experience, and practice devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technologies for the benefit of humanity. Electromechanical Engineering Technology focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering aimed at the fields of automation, manufacturing, product improvement, and engineering design integration. Engineering technology graduates are recruited by most major engineering and technology companies and are employed across the technological spectrum as application, integration, controls, and power engineers.
Sample Occupations
- Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Power Engineer
- Test and Quality Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Field Engineer
Types of Employers
- Automation and Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Electrical engineering
- Electric power generation and distribution
- Sustainable and renewable energy
- Instrumentation and data acquisition
- Transportation
Preparing for your career in
Electromechanical Engineering Technology: Build cooperative skills by participating in group projects, student organizations, and learning communities. For a heightened visibility in the job market, collaborate with industry professionals in guest lectures and the department's Industrial Advisory Board. Seek hands-on experience while completing your degree through high-paying internships, co-ops, and part-time jobs. Consider graduate school in an interdisciplinary engineering field, such as electromechanical engineering.
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