Why Consider Manufacturing Engineering Technology?

You are interested in engineering principles and theory.
Gaining valuable skills you can carry across a wide range of industries is important to you.
You want to be involved in the design and development of new products.
Using cutting-edge software and equipment appeals to you.
You want to work with and learn from experienced engineers.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

Instructors have decades of combined experience in the field, teaching, and testing.
Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence.
Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know instructors and fellow students.
Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor’s degree.

What It Takes

Attention to detail
Ability to interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and drawings
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Good math skills & mechanical aptitude
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

Career Area

Manufacturing

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-623-3

Availability

CBE

Associate Degree
4 Terms
61 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Flexible Start Date

Career Outlook

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Median Income: $59,596.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $10,447.67
Book Cost: $1,073.00
Supply Cost: $0.00

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Brenden Olds

Building a knowledge base in electro-mechanical technology is to build a knowledge base in the very infrastructure that facilitates our modern way of life.

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Terry Koenig

I am passionate about quality and continuous improvemnet, and I want to help others tap into their potential. I enjoy making lectures and school entertaining and educational.

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Matthew J Roskopf

I feel it's important to stay current with industry leaders and I like to emulate real life experience in the classroom. I enjoy working at Lakeshore because they provide the materials and equipment necessary to really create that experience.

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Martin V. Plocher

Our future workforce needs individuals that possess the qualified skills to compete in today's industry. My desire is to inspire my students with excellence to develop their strengths and be an asset to the team.

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