Purdue Polytechnic

School of Engineering Technology

THE DEGREE IS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, THE CAREER IS ENGINEERING

At Purdue’s School of Engineering Technology, students gain hands-on experience designing, building, and refining real-world technology solutions. Our faculty and students engage in innovative projects like launching high-altitude balloons and developing 3D printing labs. Faculty research focuses on global challenges, from improving fuel cells and cancer diagnostics to promoting youth fitness and advancing solar energy. We prepare students for successful careers by blending theory with practical, industry-driven applications.

Explore Undergraduate Majors

Combine the science of sound and electrical engineering technology to create and manipulate the aural experience in a variety of ways.
Study programming techniques and learn how embedded microcomputer systems sense their environments to control the systems that contain them.
Use 3D models, data standards, visualization, and mixed reality to support design, manufacture and service throughout the product lifecycle.
Combine knowledge of electricity and electronics to design, develop and test life-changing electronic products and systems.
Manage information, supplies and equipment to coordinate and optimize operations while directing people to make products or provide services.
Design, develop, test and manufacture sustainable products and machines via innovative technologies related to energy, advanced materials and manufacturing.
Focus on the development of the electromechanical products that are everywhere in modern life.
Combine sensing, computing and actuation to design and program robots for manufacturing, AI, healthcare and other applications.
Use industrial IoT, AI, machine learning, big data, cloud/edge computing and mixed reality to develop intelligent manufacturing applications.
Use technology, marketing and business analysis to promote sales and manage logistics of products and supplies through distribution channels.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

This advanced degree produces industry-ready engineers and scientists with the skills needed for a career in robotics. Courses focus on the analysis, control and design of robots, which play a crucial role in modern society.
Having an advanced degree from Purdue University will position you to make high-impact contributions in the field of engineering technology.
The Ph.D. in Robotics Technology at Purdue University offers a far-reaching and leading-edge educational experience that prepares graduates to become leaders in the rapidly evolving field of robotics.
Connect engineering, technology, and science to business applications and learn by completing realistic projects.

Featured Faculty

Professor Emeritus of Engineering Technology
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Associate Professor

Purdue Polytechnic helped me become well-rounded in both manufacturing and business concepts, which I knew would be valuable in any supply chain role. The curriculum gave me the knowledge and confidence to pursue positions in the industry. I also gained practical skills through classes like Strategic Supply Chain Management, Operations Planning and Statistical Quality Control."

- Emma Schmidt
Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology Alum

Contact the School of Engineering Technology

Knoy Hall, Room 150 
401 N. Grant Street  
West Lafayette, IN 47907   
     
765-494-9099

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