Engineering Technology Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution Academic Advisor: Ms. Savannah Darbonne Associate Department Head for UGS: Dr. Jay Porter

 Small Department  One-on-one relationship with your instructors  Undergraduate only  Specifically geared for careers in industry Engineering Technology Offers Strong Industry Relationships  Industry speakers  Industry-sponsored projects  Direct contact with industry through the available student organizations

Two Engineering Technology programs Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) –B.S. Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) –B.S. Engineering Technology ETAC-ABET accredited – PE license option

Experiential Learning Laboratories Industry Speakers Field Trips Internships Innovation Open-ended Problems Industry Projects Funded Research Capstone Theory Classroom Independent Research Professional Acumen Ethics Intra/Entrepreneurship Communication Skills Industry Standards Project Management Engineering Leadership Seminars Industry Guests Laboratories Course Projects Electronic Systems (ESET)

Electronic Systems ET Curriculum Electronic product and system development –Design, Develop, Document, Deliver –Private sector sponsors – TI, NI, Cisco Systems –Public sector sponsors - NASA –Business Equation Analog and digital electronics Embedded software development Wired and wireless communications Use of industry standard CAD and test tools One year experiential design experience –Idea to Prototype –Pseudo Startup Company

ESET Job Titles Test Engineer Embedded Software Engineer Test Engineer Network Engineer Product Engineer Technical Sales Associate Electrical Engineer I Applications Engineer Development Engineer Virtual Systems Engineer Project Engineer Control Systems Engineer

Graduates are applications-oriented engineers valued by industry, life-long learners, and exemplify A&M’s core values. Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology MMET is for doers, people who like to get things done. MMET graduates are people who turn designs into products, who find better ways to make cell phones, cars, airplanes, automate an industrial process, or improve the design of products. Prepare you for real world employment and opportunities. MMET spans a number of technical areas, including design-for- manufacturing, materials, automation, and operations management. Design  Products

MMET Curriculum Communications COE Math and Sciences, and TAMU CORE Technical Core Operations Management & Business Product and Mechanical Systems Design Automation and Systems Integration Materials and Manufacturing Processes Senior Capstone Design Industry-oriented, team-based senior design project Over 85% of courses have labs

MMET Graduate Jobs EmployerPosition Lockheed MartinManufacturing Engineer Dr. Pepper Snapple GroupPackaging Engineer Emerson Process ManagementManufacturing Engineer FMC TechnologiesRotational Engineer Hydraquip GSISales Engineer ITMProject Engineer Oil States IndustriesManufacturing Engineer Packers PlusManufacturing Design Engineer Rockwell AutomationAssociate Field Engineer Shah Smith & AssociatesGraduate Mechanical Engineer TimkenService Engineer TMK IPSCOProduct Development Engineer NOVProduct Engineer I

What is Industrial Distribution? The Industrial Distribution program is a hybrid of engineering and business while also developing leadership and communication skills.  Are you a leader?  Are you business savvy?  Are you interested in engineering?  Are you a good communicator?  Are you Entrepreneurial?

Industrial Distribution Program Overview  Largest & Highly Recognized ID Program in the U.S – 60 Years of Excellence in Education!  760+ Enrolled Students  Near 100% Job Placement upon Graduation  Interdisciplinary Degree in Business & Engineering  Average Salary $56,000 Scholarships:  Industrial Distribution offered 112 scholarships in FY  Average amount of scholarship is approximately $1,500  On average, Industrial Distribution awards scholarships totaling over $100,000/year

Business Training and Education  Internships and Co-ops  Interviewing skills  Presentations Skills  Resume Building and Review  Professional Networking  Example Business Topics in Curriculum 13  Business Law  Management and Accounting  Supply Chain Management  Distributor /Manufacturer Relationships  Logistics  Quality Management  Sales Engineering

Global Distribution Study Abroad Program Experiential Learning  Live Projects  Cultural Exposure

Careers: Full-time and Internships

Companies that hire Industrial Distribution graduates

For More Information Contact: Mr. Evan Vestal – Faculty & Industry Projects Coordinator (979)