Program Overview
Ohio State's Engineering Technology program prepares students for leadership roles in manufacturing by equipping them with engineering, business, and leadership skills. The program includes coursework in manufacturing processes, automation, programming, and project management. Students are encouraged to participate in internships and join industry organizations. Graduates are highly sought after for their understanding of production, systems, and technology, and typically earn between $80,000 and $87,000 annually.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program:
Engineering Technology
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Campuses:
Lima, Marion, Mansfield, Newark
Program Overview:
Ohio State's Engineering Technology program aims to meet the growing demand for graduates with skills in manufacturing engineering technology that combine business and leadership principles with engineering processes and technical knowledge.
Program Objectives:
- Prepare students for leadership roles in manufacturing by equipping them with:
- Knowledge of appropriate engineering technologies and 21st-century tools
- Ability to analyze problems using a systems approach
- Capacity to incorporate human needs into the equation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Mastery of effective business analysis for local and global decision-making
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Curriculum:
- Engineering Technology students delve into courses on:
- Manufacturing processes
- Industrial controls and automation
- Electrical circuits
- Programming
- Robotics
- Project and operations management
- Lean manufacturing
- Leadership and change management
- Internship:
- Students are encouraged to register with Engineering Career Services and connect with regional campus career counselors for:
- Exploring internship and co-op opportunities with regional manufacturers
- Student Organizations:
- Engineering Technology students may consider joining student chapters of industry organizations, including:
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
- Engineering Technology graduates are sought after for their:
- Understanding of production, systems, business, and technology
- Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams
- Capacity for leadership
- Career paths include:
- Process and manufacturing engineers
- Maintenance and operations supervisors
- Process improvement leaders
- Members of operational excellence teams
Salary Estimates:
- Recent Engineering Technology graduates typically earn between $80,000 and $87,000 annually.
- Median starting salary range for new graduates: $53,310 to $60,260 annually