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.

Next Steps

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What do Semiconductor Processing Technicians do?

• Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
• Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
• Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.

What skills do Semiconductor Processing Technicians have?

• Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Contact

• Advanced Manufacturing Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

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