Manufacturing Technology

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. View Program Guide

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

 

Gainful Employment Information

View information about this program, including estimated cost and employment opportunities.

• • • Automated Manufacturing Systems
    • Computer Aided Design
    • Electronics Technology
    • Manufacturing Drafting and Design
    • Manufacturing Technology
    • Mechanical Maintenance
    • Mold Making
    • Tool and Die Making

 

Faculty Advisor

If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty advisor in this field. To send an email, click on the name of the advisor you wish to reach:

Jim Filipek, coordinator
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1063, (630) 942-2038

David Earl, Program Advisor  
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1047, (630) 942-2538 

Peter Deeman, Program Advisor    
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1047, (630) 942-2548

Bridget McFarland, Program Support Specialist
Technical Education Center (TEC), (630) 942-8419 

Business and Technology Division
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034, (630) 942-2592