Chapter 2 Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen Chapter 2 Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Introduction Major Technical Areas Chemical Engineering Technician (ChET) Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician (CET) Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician (EET) Computer Engineering Technician (CpET) Industrial Engineering Technician (IET) Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) I’m going to tell you a little bit of information about each of these careers as well as some information about getting a technology degree. Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Chemical Engineering Technician (ChET) Major areas Research and development Uses complex instrumentation Analyzes data collected Pilot production lines Production Supervises or operates mfg process Inspects quality Observes instrumentation to verify conditions Technical Sales Identify and meet needs of customers Train customers on benefits and limits of product Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Chemical Engineering Technician (ChET) Specialty areas Biological engineering technology Nuclear engineering technology Materials engineering technology Environmental engineering technology Petroleum engineering technology Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Environmental engineering technology Help prevent environmental problems during manufacturing process. Work outside, collect samples Work inside in the lab analyzing the samples “Green-collar” jobs to reduce CO2 emissions Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Chemical Engineering Technician (ChET) Personal qualities needed An ability to work well with others as part of a team An aptitude for and enjoyment of detail work Accuracy and patience when conducting laboratory tests An ability to exercise care when working with toxic chemicals or disease-causing organisms Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician (CET) Occupations Surveying roads Implementing the plans for large structures Supervising the building of highways Constructing bridges Infrastructure inspection Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician (CET) Specialty Areas Property surveying Trace deeds Find and use survey markers Drafting and design technician GIS/GPS technician Environmental monitoring Natural resource management Emergency planning Transportation system design Architectural design technician Select appropriate building materials Prepare final drawings Confirm building code compliance Specify energy efficient heating & cooling systems US Green Building Council certification will be required in the future for green or LEED certified buildings Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician (CET) Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician (CET) Personal qualities A willingness to work with others as a part of a team and to direct others An aptitude for science and mathematics A need to exercise creativity and an ability to make decisions An ability to think and plan ahead A willingness to travel and work outdoors Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician (CET) Drafting and Design Technician Mechanical drafter Electronics drafter Must know electrical concepts and symbols Personal qualities An ability to learn new software Creativity and artistic ability Attention to detail Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician (EET) Electrical – involves hard-wired systems and high-power systems Electronic – involves low-power devices considered smart or intelligence-bearing Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician (EET) Careers Field service representative Travels to customer to advise on installation, maintenance, and use of equipment Solve customer problems quickly, under pressure Instrumentation technician Sales, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of process control instruments Electromechanical technician Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical transfer equipment as well as electronic circuitry Biomedical electronics technician Communications technician Radar and microwave communication Radio and television broadcasting Connecting and maintaining broadcasting and cable equipment Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Computer Engineering Technician (CpET) Computer engineering technician (CpET) – services, connects, and programs personal computers or mainframe computer systems. Computer Support Specialist (also called Field Engineer or Customer Service Engineer) Computer trouble shooting and repair Understand operating systems Use system software Cybersecurity technologist Security of large databases of info, computer software, or networks Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Computer Engineering Technician (CpET) Occupations Information technologist Build and maintain telecommunication equipment to safely and securely transfer large amount of data generated by business Network specialist Work with interconnected computer systems Personal qualities A willingness to work with others as part of a team Problem-solving ability A willingness to work long hours to meet deadlines A constant drive to be retrained on new hardware and software A willingness to travel Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Industrial Engineering Technician (IET) Industrial engineering technician (IET) – involved in methods and time study, production control, and industrial supervision Ensure efficient use of personnel and machines Generalists, working across many technologies Integrate personnel, materials, machinery, methods, and plant layout. Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Industrial Engineering Technician (IET) IET Occupations Production controller Set Production Schedules Measure production Inventory control Quality controller Inspection Statistically measuring quality Statistical Process Control (SPC) Incorporate quality in all phases of a product’s life Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Industrial Engineering Technician (IET) IET personal qualities A willingness to work as part of a team An aptitude for mathematics, including statistics An ability to do detailed work with a high degree of accuracy An ability to manage effectively with good verbal skills Manufacturing Engineering Technician Quality Assurance (QA) specialist Statistical Process Control (SPC) Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Industrial Engineering Technician (IET) Manufacturing Engineering Technician Blend of industrial and mechanical engineering technologies Skills needed A strong work ethic and a good knowledge of quality principles Good report writing skills coupled with competency in oral communications The ability to form, lead, and work well with teams A strong understanding of computers and of computer- integrated manufacturing A variety of basic IET skills and knowledge, such as costing and pricing, material selection and safety A variety of mechanical engineering technology skills and knowledge, such as basic turning, milling, grinding, extrusion and welding operations Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) Works with power-transmission equipment Examples: lever systems, gear trains, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and compressors, lathes, and milling machines Career fields Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) Mechanical design (Tool design) Numerical control (NC) Technical sales Fluid power Laser technology Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) Works with Computer Aided Design (CAD) extensively Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) CAD/CAM Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) Personal qualities needed to succeed as a MET A willingness to work with orders as part of a team and to direct others An aptitude for mathematics and science An ability to work with care and accuracy Creativity in design work Mechanical aptitude Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Chapter 3 Survival Skills – Preparing for the Engineering Technologies Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen Chapter 3 Survival Skills – Preparing for the Engineering Technologies Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Pursuing the Technology Degree Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Pursuing the Technology Degree Curriculum Technical course in addition to general studies courses Employer requirements for technicians Communication skills Math and Science skills Computer skills Combination of knowledge/skills in various technical areas Understanding of electronic and mechanical systems interrelationship Employer requirements for technicians Have the ability to read, write, listen, speak and work with others in technical teams, with others in the organization, and with customers. Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen

Pursuing the Technology Degree Succeeding in college life Obtaining skills needed by employers Keep a positive attitude Plan day-to-day and week-to-week goals Ensure enough time to study and complete class work. Good rule of thumb 2 hours study time per hour of lecture. Develop good communication skills Writing, Spelling, and Oral skills Math and Science courses Only way to succeed is to solve problems Positive attitude Planning Communication Skills (spelling, writing, speaking) Math & Science Personal appearance/hygiene/fitness/health Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen