In a Purdue Polytechnic Engineering Technology major, you will:
- Focus on theory-based, applied learning. You will learn how and why things work, and then you will demonstrate those theories in a laboratory setting or team project.
- Assist with research with immediate industrial impact. Whether it is an undergraduate research project, a company-funded senior capstone or an independent project, you will be creating solutions for use today and in the future.
- Learn skills that prepare you for an engineering career. Projects emphasize teamwork and problem-solving skills, presentations polish communication skills, and internships offer real-world experiences.
the career is ENGINEERING.™
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORS
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Design, operate and maintain equipment that is essential in aircraft manufacturing. Turbine and jet engines, wind tunnels and virtual computer simulators are tools of the trade.
Career Options
- Airframe design engineer
- Logistics engineer
- Integration engineer
- Reliability engineer
Potential Employers
- Boeing
- GE Aviation
- Lockheed Martin
- NASA
- Pratt & Whitney
AUDIO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Explore the science of sound, the use of electronics, and audio technology hardware to manipulate and create audio experiences in a variety of settings.
Career Options
- Audio systems engineer
- Amplifier designer
- Imagineer
- Audio system consulting and sales
Potential Employers
- Big House Sounds, Inc.
- Samsung
- Crown Audio
- General Motors
AUTOMATION AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Learn how computer-based controllers interface with environmental sensors and mechanical components to create modern automated systems.
Career Options
- Automation engineer
- Process engineer
- Quality engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
Potential Employers
- Rockwell Automation
- Bosch
- Eaton
- Honeywell
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Develop your understanding of electricity and electronics and learn design techniques to create or improve everyday and life-changing products.
Career Options
- Applications engineer
- Controls engineer
- Instrumentation engineer
- Systems engineer
Potential Employers
- ArcelorMittal USA
- John Deere
- Caterpillar
- General Electric
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TEACHER EDUCATION
Become an important part of the STEM education pipeline, providing inspiration to future STEM professionals.
Career Options
- K-12 Technology Education Teacher
- Corporate Trainer
- Instructional Coordinator
- Training and Development Specialist or Manager
Potential Employers
- Middle and High Schools
- Colleges and Universities
- Corporations
- Business and Industries
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Determine the most effective ways to employ information, machines, materials, and people to make a product or to provide a service.
Career Options
- Industrial engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Sales engineer
- Purchasing manager
Potential Employers
- Boeing
- Caterpillar
- General Mills
- PepsiCo
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Apply principles of materials, solid and fluid mechanics, energy, and the design process to the creation and improvement of the products and processes we rely on every day.
Career Options
- Mechanical engineer
- Production engineer
- Quality engineer
- Project engineer
Potential Employers
- General Electric
- Rolls-Royce
- General Motors
- John Deere
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Learn the interrelationships between electrical and mechanical systems and the use of embedded sensors and controls to create products with intelligence and adaptability.
Career Options
- Industrial engineer
- Project manager
- Applications engineer
- Product engineer
Potential Employers
- Boeing
- RZ Automation
- Honeywell
NETWORK ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Gain the expertise to solve networking challenges with the best-suited hardware and software options.
Career Options
- Network engineer
- Network architect
- Systems engineer
Potential Employers
- Cisco Systems
- West Monroe Partners
- Microsoft
- Verizon Wireless
ROBOTICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Understand and use the mechanical, electrical, and software systems needed to make modern robots an integral part of our lives, from healthcare systems to autonomous vehicles.
Career Options
- Robotics engineer
- Robotics designer
- Robotics automation software engineer
- Product development engineer
Potential Employers
- Honda
- Rolls-Royce
- Toyota
- Mercedes-Benz®