Engineering Technology, AAS

Engineering Technology, AAS

Bridge the gap between engineering concepts and hands-on technical application.

This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop hands-on skills for careers in high-demand fields like semiconductor and battery manufacturing, industrial electronics, and robotics technology. As the demand for skilled semiconductor and nanotechnology professionals continues to rise in our increasingly connected world, this program aims to strengthen the local workforce, equipping it with the expertise needed to compete on a global scale in this critical industry.

In the Industrial Electronics Concentration, students will develop skills in mechatronics and industrial automation, and will earn the additional Industrial Electronics Technology certificate upon completing the program. In the Semiconductor and Battery Manufacturing Concentration, students will develop skills in robotics and electronics manufacturing, and will earn the additional Semiconductor and Battery Manufacturing and Robotics Technician certificates upon completing the program.

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Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
Mechanical Drafters $73,127 154
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,975 492

What do Mechanical Drafters do?

  • Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
  • Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.

What skills do Mechanical Drafters have?

  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.

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