Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Program Description

East Tennessee State University's (ETSU) College of Business and Technology's Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying strives to develop ethical, knowledgeable, articulate, and skilled professionals by providing them with the fundamental principles and emerging technological concepts to advance and excel in their future careers.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology concentration prepares students to enter the world of the advanced manufacturing facility; it provides the background needed to support students in the making of quality products while optimizing the approach to production. Students in the manufacturing program learn in a laboratory based environment where robotic cells, advanced motor test benches, CNC labs, and solid modeling projects are a few of the hands on lab areas students will encounter.

Manufacturing engineering technologists work in teams to develop tools, processes, machines, and equipment to make quality products at a reasonable cost. Students in ETSU’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology— Manufacturing concentration are taught about advanced machine vision systems, developing tooling for robotics, plant layout and materials handling, and more. Students will work on optimizing CNC milling processes, ergonomics, advanced motors concepts, quality control concepts, project scheduling and other key areas in use in the manufacturing industry.

Graduates are able to apply their knowledge and understanding to manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, problem solving, project management, and supervision to fulfill many career opportunities.

Problem Solving Skills: Graduates will be capable of employing:

• Mathematics and Science Foundation Skills by applying mathematical skills to solve problems, understanding and utilizing scientific principles, and utilizing physics and chemistry to model and solve problems.
• Engineering Technology Skills by selecting processes or models during product development, applying technology properly, solving problems using commercial software applications, and employing computer-based process design tools and techniques.
• Analysis and Synthesis Skills through choosing appropriate models, combining skills from various areas, and synthesizing solutions to engineering problems both real and modeled.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.