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Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen ion.page?fdocId=372061&slide=1 Chapter 1 Engineering Technology as a Career Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen2

Purpose Introduces a variety of fields in Engineering Technology Provides motivation for continued study Prepares students for employment, both internship and employment after graduation Prepares students for future coursework Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 3

Introduction Technology Improves subsistence and comfort Examples: automated heating, running water, automobiles, etc… Many career opportunities Examples: Verizon Fiber Optic Technician, Comcast Technician, Consultant, etc… Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 4

Contents History of Engineering Technology The Industrial Team The Career Decision Engineering Technology – The Right Career for You Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 5

History of Engineering Technology Great wall of China Pyramids Five main branches of engineering Civil Mechanical Mining and Metallurgical Chemical Electrical Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 6

History of Engineering Technology Examples of Today’s Engineering Fields For a larger list see link below from Wikipedia: AerospaceElectromechanicalMaterials AgricultureEngineering ScienceNuclear ArchitecturalEnvironmentalPetroleum BiomedicalIndustrialSystems ComputerMarineWelding Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen7

History of Engineering Technology Need increasing for technicians and technologists Specialized and scientific – Engineers Practical and less specialized - Technicians Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 8

The Industrial Team Today’s industries – two types Manufacturing – production of goods, such as clothing and steel (“blue collar”) Service – such as professional (lawyers) and technical work (computer programmers) (“white collar”) Transition is taking place from goods production to the provision of services – post-industrial society Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 9

The Industrial Team The Role of the Technician and Technologist Communicators Implementers Calibrators and Testers Manufacturing Engineering Technologists Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 10

The Industrial Team Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen11

The Industrial Team Teamwork in Manufacturing Roles of the Engineer and Engineering Technician EngineerEngineering Technician Designs systemsDesigns individual circuits Directs fabrication of new systemsSupervises the assembly of specific electronic subsystems Develops new systemsBreadboards systems, troubleshoots and improves circuitry, brings the system to the real world Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen12

The Industrial Team Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen13

The Industrial Team Communication and the Industrial Team Organizational Structures and the Industrial Team – chart next page Competition vs. Teamwork Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 14

The Industrial Team Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen15

The Career Decision Career exploration – at least 3 important elements Occupational satisfaction Availability of employment Salary potential Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 16

Skill Rating Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen17

Career Information 5 Volume Set, 15 th Edition, Nov 2010 Available in the Reference Section of Ivy Tech Library Volume 1 Contains information on Career Guidance and Career Fields Volumes 2 – 5 Contain over 800 articles on specific careers, including job descriptions, requirements and salaries. Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen18

Career Information Online version Edition: Mobile website: Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen19

Engineering Technology The Right Career for You Challenging Rewarding Good salary potential Excellent employment opportunities Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7th ed. By Pond and Rankinen 20