New Department Announcement
The Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology is now part of the newly
established Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering (MISE), bringing it together with the former Department of General and Industrial Engineering.
A new department website is currently under development. In the meantime, this site
will continue to provide information and resources for our Engineering Technology
academic programs during the transition.
New Department Announcement
The Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology is now part of the newly
established Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering (MISE), bringing it together with the former Department of General and Industrial Engineering.
A new department website is currently under development. In the meantime, this site
will continue to provide information and resources for our Engineering Technology
academic programs during the transition.
Engineering Technology for Applied Problem Solving
Do you consider yourself to be a “maker?” Do you like to get your hands dirty, learn better by doing and love combining technology with hands-on skills like fabricating to solve problems or make things? A Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology might be for you.
Engineering technology is an alternative path for students who want a career in engineering focusing more on technical skills and hands-on problem solving than theory. Through applied math and engineering in a laboratory setting, engineering technology gives students extensive knowledge of the equipment, materials, and processes needed to design and implement solutions in manufacturing. Demand for engineering technology is rising, with 7% growth projected through 2032 due to increased automation and technology-driven changes in manufacturing.
Programs and Opportunities
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.)
Students in our Engineering Technology program learn the equipment and processes in manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, computer-aided design and manufacturing, robotics, fixture and tooling design, additive manufacturing (3D printing), metal casting and materials science. Engineering Technology majors specialize with one of three concentrations:
- » Engineering Technology Management
Learn the management, operation and maintenance of complex technology systems to become a well-qualified technical manager in business, industry, education and government, contributing to better product reliability and efficiency and improved productivity.
- » Mechatronics
Learn a multidisciplinary field that deals with the design of products whose function relies on the integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components connected by a control scheme. Mechatronics is a vital component in advanced manufacturing and automation, and in modern product design such as robots, driverless cars, and other smart machines.
- » Smart Manufacturing
Learn to apply Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing industry, such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, mixed reality, systems modeling and simulation, autonomous human/robot systems, and additive manufacturing (3D printing). Graduates of this major are prepared to work as digital manufacturing engineers, manufacturing data analysts, process automation engineers, and smart factory managers.
Immediately Employable.
The time has never been better to earn a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
The modern manufacturing industry has become one of the fastest-growing career fields
as manufacturers increasingly use smart technologies and the need for automation grows.
Our graduates are in high demand, and salaries are soaring. Our MET alumni are industrial
leaders who manage people, equipment, and production resources. With access to a foundry,
our MET graduates are also highly competitive in the $44 billion metalcasting industry.
Network For Your Future.
Part of becoming an engineering technologist is learning to work within a team of
engineers, designers, operators, and managers. Student organizations can give you
an opportunity to work with others in your major or across disciplines on fun projects
while also networking with future employers, faculty experts, and industry leaders.
Check out opportunities in NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge, the American
Foundry Society, or the Society for Manufacturing Engineers.
Degree Maps
(Requires declared concentration)
- Engineering Technology: Management Concentration 2026-27
- Engineering Technology: Mechatronics Concentration 2026-27
- Engineering Technology: Smart Manufacturing Concentration 2026-27
