Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Program Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician program prepares students for careers in manufacturing, design, and food processing. It combines mechanical and electrical control skills, providing a foundation in machine design, numerical control programming, and quality control. Graduates can pursue roles such as maintenance planners, CNC programmers, CAD technicians, and quality control technicians, with average entry-level salaries ranging from $40,000 to $44,999.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Objective:

• Prepare students for in-demand careers in manufacturing, design, and food processing facilities.

Overview:

• Combines mechanical and electrical control skills for various manufacturing roles.
• Provides a solid foundation in machine and tool design, numerical control programming, and statistical quality control.

Outline:

First Year - Semester One

• Blueprint Reading 1
• Computer Applications
• Fluid Power 1
• Machine Maintenance 1
• Machine Tools 1
• Occupational Health & Safety 1
• Technical Math 1
• Welding 1

First Year - Semester Two

• Blueprint Reading & CAD 2
• Electrical Fundamentals
• Fluid Power 2
• Machine Maintenance 2
• Machine Tools 2
• Technical Math
• Welding 2
• Becoming a Global Changemaker

Second Year - Semester Three

• CAD 3
• CNC Machining
• Engineering Materials
• Lean Manufacturing
• Programmable Logic Control
• Quality Control
• General Education Elective

Second Year - Semester Four

• CAD 4
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Automation
• Mechanics and Machine Elements
• Tool Design
• General Education Elective

Assessment:

• Coursework assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Projects
• Practical demonstrations

Teaching:

• Dedicated faculty with industry experience in various manufacturing environments.
• Bright and well-equipped facilities.
• Hands-on learning in the Bay of Quinte Skills Centre.
• Industry connections for job placement assistance.

Careers:

• Maintenance planner
• Performance lab coordinator
• Design verification technician
• CNC programmer
• CAD technician
• PLC Programmer
• Mechanical designer
• Buyer
• Quality control or continuous improvement technician
• Trades apprenticeship

Average entry-level salaries:

$40,000 to $44,999