Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM), A.S.

Program Code: 3605

Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM) is a 60-credit hour Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program. Students will prepare for engineering technology support positions in high-tech production, manufacturing and semiconductor industries. In the ETAM Lab, students will learn to: program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and industrial robots; understand, operate and control mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; and develop hands-on skills with metrology and quality inspection tools, software, and 3D printers. 

Requirements for Admission
Student must:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be accepted to the college and have completed the entire admissions process.
• Have Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM) AS Degree (code 3605) as their primary Program
• High School Dual Enrollment students are welcome.
• If transferring credits, all transcripts must be posted on student’s official records and be evaluated by program advisor.
   

Program Goals

• Prepare certified technicians for the advanced manufacturing workforce in a multitude of industries.
• Create pathways for Engineering Technology graduates to advance their careers through the certification program or apply college credit towards a four-year engineering degree.
• Provide the maximum opportunity for graduates to obtain permanent employment in high-tech advanced manufacturing industries including semiconductor manufacturing.
• Maintain contact with local and national industry stakeholders and our graduates to guide the curriculum and job placement opportunities.
   

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon Graduation, students will be able to:

1. Apply and demonstrate practical hands-on training and knowledge of high-tech manufacturing operations using current tools, software and equipment commonly used in manufacturing environments such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), robots, CNC machines and additive manufacturing 3-D printers.
2. Confidently approach and resolve technical challenges using problem solving, critical thinking and innovative skills.
3. Apply the core technical skills, consisting of 18 credit hours in the following areas: instrumentation and measurement, manufacturing processes and materials, quality, computer-aided drafting, electronics and safety, that are aligned with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC’s) Certified Production Technician (CPT) 4.0.
4. Apply effective communication of technical information through written, oral and graphical formats.
5. Apply and demonstrate industrial safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations in workplaces.