Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Major

Right for you?

• interest in how things are made
• communication skills
• good work ethic
• good mechanical aptitude
• competence in academic subjects such as computer applications
• mathematics
• science
• English
• willingness to learn technical subjects

Objectives

• be sought after and employed by local and regional industry
• demonstrate the technical skills to support industry needs and/or solve technical problems
• demonstrate the knowledge and skill to operate across the breadth of the 
• manufacturing engineering technology discipline

Outcomes

• an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools to support design, analysis, manufacture, and test of mechanical systems
• an ability to apply fundamental principles of math and science, current theoretical knowledge, and adapt to the rapidly changing applications of engineering and technology
• an ability to evaluate and improve product performance by conducting, analyzing and interpreting experiments
• ingenuity and resourcefulness in the design, modification and improvement of manufacturing systems, components, or processes
• teamwork to support the conceptual design, development, analysis, and manufacture (implementation) of a product (or process)
• an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems associated with the design and manufacture
• the ability to support information exchange (vs. communicate) on technical and project management topics through data files, reports and presentations
• an understanding of the need for and participation in continuing education and enhancement of professional knowledge
• awareness of professional, ethical and social responsibilities as it applies to careers in engineering technology
• a consideration for diversity and an idea of how their decisions could impact professional, societal, and global issues today and in the future
• a commitment to getting a job done right, on time, and with a vision of improvement for the next generation product or process.
• the ability to use castings in appropriate applications
• the manufacturing machining ability to develop and deploy a CNC machining process including tooling selection and CNC program creation utilizing CAD/CAM software

Job Placement
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology has a near 100% placement for graduates.

Starting Salaries
The estimated average starting salary range is $60,000-$75,000 annually.

Future Outlook
With an excellent reputation of its program, PSU continues to successfully place quality graduates in all areas of the manufacturing industry.

Companies Recently Hiring
Arconic Power and Propulsion
Boeing
Caterpillar
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John Deere
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Employment Job Titles
Foundry Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Production Supervisor
Production Engineer
Design Engineer
Melt Supervisor
Quality Engineer
Process Engineer
Product Engineering