Engineering Technologies

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

Electrical Engineering Technology

10-662-1

Associate Degree•70 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton

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Electrical Engineering Technology has numerous subfields with many high-demand career paths. In this program, you’ll collaborate in creating and servicing many modern, everyday technologies, from household appliance motors and consumer electronic circuitry (phones, tablets) to industrial production lines, robotics and automation. This associate degree is designed to provide you with knowledge and skill training in mathematics, fundamentals of electrical and electronic devices, digital electronics, embedded computer systems design, communication and computer networks, and industrial automation. These skills are taught through classroom study and hands-on lab activities. Transfer agreements allow you to pursue a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) or the UW System (UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay).

Electronic engineering technicians assist with research, evaluation, design and quality control processes as well as the manufacturing and deployment of equipment for automation. This broad-based degree program will prepare you for many in-demand, high-paying career fields where you’ll evaluate and test products using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust and repair equipment. Your training will also include a foundation in electronics, industrial control with motors, drives and PLCs, embedded C and LabVIEW programming, and PCB design and assembly. Transfer agreements allow you to pursue a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) or the UW System (UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay).

MANUFACTURING & AUTOMATION

are using machine automation and controls to produce quality products faster and more efficiently. These automated systems also provide critical information to help managers make good business decisions. The ability to produce a product while providing data is an important part of automation. Businesses need skilled people to design and build systems that integrate multiple technologies. With this degree, you could qualify for those high-tech careers. Learn about electronics, computers, control systems, programming, robots, fluid power, sensors and more. You will be able to install, program, design, troubleshoot and repair automated systems.

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Looking for opportunities beyond an associate degree?

Electro-Mechanical Technology

10-620-1

Associate Degree•60 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton, Oshkosh

Time of Day: Day and Evening•Full Time and Part Time

If you’re a good problem solver who enjoys working with your hands, this might be a good career choice for you. You will learn to install, troubleshoot and repair complex machinery for business and industry. You’ll gain knowledge and skills related to electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical devices, industrial computers, sensors, instrumentation equipment and automated systems. You’ll also learn to calibrate instruments, write programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, tune closed loop automated systems and design products. Excellent career opportunities await graduates of this degree program.

Career Opportunities

Electro-Mechanical Technician Engineering Test Lab Technician

Looking for a fun yet challenging career where you can use hands-on skills to solve problems? The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will prepare you to work in all types of manufacturing industries designing and improving processes. You’ll develop a broad background and gain hands-on experience in many areas including manufacturing processes, automated manufacturing, computer-aided design and manufacturing, fixture and tooling design, and mechanical and electrical system design. Lean production principles, project management, engineering economic analysis and communication skills are also important parts of this program. Get ready for a fulfilling career working with people at all levels to ensure the success of your organization.

Career Opportunities

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