Program Overview

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) program is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide range of professional and technical positions within the manufacturing industry. The program will officially launch in Fall 2024 and is developed based on inputs from the Industrial Advisory Board, meeting ABET requirements for future accreditation.

Program Overview

The curriculum for the MFET program includes common courses such as manufacturing processes, automation and controls, computer solid modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, statics, dynamics, physics, chemistry, and pre-calculus. Students then enroll in courses specializing in manufacturing and metrology, including robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing designs, quality control, and modeling and simulation.

Smart Manufacturing Laboratory

The program utilizes the Smart Manufacturing Laboratory, equipped with cutting-edge equipment such as precision dimensional measurement, assembly and distribution lines, and robots. The laboratory provides students with hands-on experience in instrumentation, testing, and troubleshooting, as well as design and implementation.

Program Objectives

The objective of the MFET program is to prepare graduates to establish themselves as successful professionals in manufacturing systems or related areas during the first few years of their careers. Graduates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Identify and solve increasingly complex technical problems
• Make educated, responsible, and ethical decisions
• Work effectively as members or leaders of technical teams

Student Outcomes

The MFET program has adopted five student outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree program:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems
2. Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems
3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
5. Function effectively as a member or leader on technical teams

Curriculum

The curriculum provides baccalaureate degree graduates with instruction in the knowledge, techniques, skills, and use of modern equipment in manufacturing engineering technology. The curriculum includes topics such as:

• Materials and manufacturing processes
• Product design process, tooling, and assembly
• Manufacturing systems, automation, and operations
• Statistics, quality, and continuous improvement
• Industrial organization and management
• Capstone or integrating experience that develops and illustrates student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills in successfully solving manufacturing problems

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MFET program should be qualified for application positions in:

• Manufacturing systems design
• Development and manufacturing
• Maintenance
• Field operations
• Various other technical functions

Graduates can also pursue careers as:

• Test engineers
• Metrology engineers
• Quality engineers
• Automation engineers
• Mechatronics engineers
• Additive manufacturing engineers
• Production engineers

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the MFET program is to sustain a high-quality undergraduate program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree. The program is a significant component of the University's commitment to science, engineering, and technology, particularly in fields of major importance to the region. Through the University's distance learning program, the MFET program provides opportunities for technical personnel throughout the state and elsewhere to enhance their education and pursue baccalaureate-level studies.