Engineering Technology

Quick Facts

Program: Electronics Technology
Pathway: STEM
Campus: South

Want to get a strong foundation in electrical circuits, microprocessors, and mechanical systems to get a job after college or to have a foundation for a 4-year degree? Then our Engineering Technology program is for you!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Engineering Technology?

Prepare for jobs such as:
- Electrical technician
- Engineering technician
- Electro-mechanical technician
Receive transferrable course credit in physics & the mechanics of materials through training on robotic systems

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

Electrical & electronics engineering technicians help engineers design & develop electrical & electronic equipment
Work in manufacturing, engineering services, or research-and-development laboratories
Design, build, repair, adjust & modify electrical components, circuitry, controls & machinery.
Set up & operate test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

Critical thinking
Reasoning
Communication
Personal & social responsibility
Teamwork
Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

You must earn college-ready scores on the TSI math section and be ready to start on the Algebraic Math Pathway.
We offer classes at South & Southeast campuses.
Once you earn your A.A.S. degree in Engineering Technology, you have a choice:
- Start your career in industrial environments, such as energy, plastics, computer and communications equipment manufacturing, and aerospace.
- Transfer your degree to a 4-year program to further your education in engineering.
Key skills include:

Ability to read & follow blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions to assemble electronic components.
Analytical thinking to solve complex problems, including:
- Reviewing related information
- Developing & evaluating options
- Implementing solutions
You will be working with computer hardware & software, including:
- Circuit boards
- Processors
- Chips
- Electronic equipment
- Applications & programming