Manufacturing Technology
Sections:
Career Opportunities
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill
areas of product manufacturing and services. The four degree options in the program
are:
- Automated Manufacturing Systems
- Drafting and Design
- Manufacturing Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
The Automated Manufacturing program option prepares the student for careers in computer-aided manufacturing, robotics and numerical control. The Drafting and Design degree option prepares the student for careers in the drafting and computer-aided design areas.
The Manufacturing Technology degree option provides the student with a broad background in the areas of machining, drafting and fluid systems in order to prepare them for entry-level positions as machine operators, machine maintenance personnel and quality control personnel. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree option prepares students for entry-level engineering technician positions in manufacturing.
The program also offers a mechanical drafting certificate that prepares students for entry-level mechanical drafting positions.
Transfer opportunities for students wishing to complete a bachelor's degree are available.
Program Requirements
Please consult a faculty advisor listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degrees
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill
areas of product manufacturing and services. View degree information for the following options:
- Automated Manufacturing Systems
- Drafting/Design
- Manufacturing Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Certificates
View certificate information for the following options:
- Manufacturing Skills Standards certificate
- Manufacturing Technology certificate
- Automated Manufacturing Systems certificate
- Drafting/Design certificate
- Computer-Aided Design certificate
- Tool and Die Making certificate
- Mold Making certificate
Faculty Advisor
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty advisor
in this field.
Jim Filipek, Coordinator
TEC 1054, (630) 942-2038
If you are unable to contact the program coordinator, messages may be left with the Business and Technology Division, TEC 1034, (630) 942-2592.
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Branislav Rosul, Coordinator
TEC 1052/2027, (630) 942-3390
Alison Greene, Program advisor
TEC 1047, (630) 942-2969
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn IL
60137 (630) 942-2800
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