Manufacturing engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection and maintenance.

Their work is more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development. Others work in quality control – inspecting products and processes, conducting tests or collecting data. In manufacturing, they may assist in product design and development, process design or production.

Manufacturing engineering technicians study the efficient use of personnel, materials and machines in factories, stores, repair shops and offices. They prepare layouts of machinery and equipment, plan the flow of work, make statistical studies and analyze production costs. They may work with computer numerically controlled systems in industries like plastics and metalworking.

Manufacturing engineering technicians help engineers design, develop, test and manufacture industrial machinery, mechanical parts and other equipment. They make sketches and rough layouts, record data, make computations, analyze results and write reports. When planning production, mechanical engineering technicians prepare layouts and drawings of the assembly process and of parts to be manufactured. They estimate labor costs, equipment life and plant space. Some test and inspect machines and equipment in manufacturing departments or work with engineers to eliminate production problems.

• For detailed career information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco.
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Educational Opportunities in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

One-Year Technical Certificate in Manufacturing
Engineering Technology – Computer Aided Design Operator
This program provides students with the knowledge and cognitive skills necessary for the competent performance as an entry-level CAD operator. This program may be completed in one year, if taken on a full-time basis.

One-Year Technical Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Computer Aided Machining Operator               
This program provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies in programming, set-up and operating CNC machines in a manufacturing setting. This program may be completed in one year, if taken on a full-time basis.

One-Year Technical Certificate in Manufacturing
Engineering Technology – Quality Control
This program provides students with the knowledge and cognitive skills required to work as quality-control inspectors. Graduates may assist quality engineers in basic engineering and statistical process control charting. 

Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Computer Aided Machining
This program prepares students with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience needed to program, set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, specifically the Machining and Turning Center.

Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Mechanical Design
This program provides students with the knowledge and cognitive skills necessary for the competent performance as an entry-level mechanical drafter/designer or computer-aided design operator.   This program may be completed in two years, if taken on a full-time basis.

Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Quality Assurance
This program provides students with the knowledge and cognitive skills necessary for the computer proficiencies as an entry-level quality technician.

Other Educational Opportunities in Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Programs

• Alternative Energy Technology –Wind Turbine
• Automation Engineering Technology –Maintenance/Repair
• Automation Engineering Technology –Systems Specialist
• Electronic Engineering Technology – Applied Electronics
• Computer Engineering Technology – Computer and Digital Forensics
• Computer Engineering Technology – Industrial Computing Applications Specialist
• Electronic Engineering Technology – Computer Maintenance and Networking
• Electric Power Utility Technology – Overhead Line
• Technology Electric Power Utility Technology –Substation Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology –Computer Aided Machining
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology –Mechanical Design
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology –Quality Assurance
• Welding Technology

One Year Technical Certificate / Certificate of Proficiency

• Alternative Energy Technology –Wind Turbine
• Computer Engineering Technology-Computer and Digital Forensics
• Computer Engineering Technology –Industrial Computing Applications Specialist
• Electronic Engineering Technologies –Computer Maintenance and Networking
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies –Computer Aided Design Operator
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies –Computer Aided Machining Operator
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies –Quality Control
• Welding Technology – Welding Operator

Short-Term Technical Certificate/Certificate of Completion

• Alternative Energy Technology – Wind Turbine
• Electronic Engineering Technologies –Computer Maintenance and Networking  
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology –Computer Aided Design  
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies –Computer Aided Machining/Manufacturing Processes
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies –Quality Inspector
• Welding Technology – Welding

Educational Opportunities through LCCC’s University Partnership

The University of Akron 
Bachelor of Science in Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Many manufacturing companies in Ohio and nationwide are providing career opportunities for highly trained professionals in the field of production supervision and management, quality assurance, production control, manufacturing, and plant engineering — all positions filled by graduates of The University of Akron’s bachelor of science in automated manufacturing  engineering technology program.

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