Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op)

Program Overview

Fanshawe's Electrical Engineering Technology program prepares graduates for versatile careers in engineering design, technical sales, maintenance, and supervision. Graduates may pursue roles such as electrical instrumentation technologist, electrical designer, or project manager in industries including manufacturing, process industries, and power utilities. The program provides a strong foundation for further career advancement in electrical engineering and related fields.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Graduates of Fanshawe’s Electrical Engineering Technology program are very versatile and will fit right into an engineering design office with manufacturers of automated equipment or in the engineering departments of process industries such as steel, paper, plastic and chemical.
• Other opportunities exist with power utilities and computer and instrumentation manufacturers.
• Graduates generally work in design but may also be involved in technical sales, maintenance and supervision.
• Graduates of this program could choose to pursue a career as:
• electrical instrumentation technologist
• electrical designer
• project manager
• maintenance electrician
• electrical controls technologist
• field service technician
• distribution system technologist
• sales representative
• engineering consultant
• electrical power generation
• utility operator
• electrical distributor
• equipment manufacturer
• production engineer