Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (MET) AAT Degree
Graduates of our Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (MET) degree & certificate programs are industry-ready professionals with the knowledge & skills to increase domestic and global manufacturing efficiency. Students will accomplish this through optimal use of modern and cutting-edge manufacturing & automation technologies, such as:
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software programs
- Manual machining processes (lathes, mills, surface grinders, tool & cutter grinders, etc.)
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining & Turning Centers (CNC Mills & Lathes)
- Additive Manufacturing (AKA 3D-Printing)
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Industrial/Collaborative Robots (UR, FANUC, Kuka, Omron, etc.)
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Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, including Generative Design & Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Advanced programming techniques, including Subroutines, Macros, & Logic
- Other CNC Machines: WaterJet, Plasma, Laser, & Coordinate-Measuring Machines (CMM)
Today’s Manufacturing Engineers & Technicians must also possess a broader range of skills and knowledge – beyond the traditional “machinist” skillset – in order to be successful in their careers. These skills focus on entire manufacturing processes of components and assemblies throughout a factory. To accomplish this, students will learn & practically-apply innovative manufacturing engineering techniques, to include:
- The Engineering Design Process
- Design for X (DFX) concepts such as: Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Sustainability (DFS), & Design for Automated Assembly (DFAA)
- Lean Manufacturing/Toyota Production System (TPS) principles
- Siemens “Systems Approach” methodology
Students who complete the Manufacturing Engineering Technologies AAT Degree are prepared for entry into the highly innovative & rapidly growing field of Advanced Manufacturing.
Program Length
The program is approximately six (6) quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
Program Outcomes
• Employ safe practices while operating modern manufacturing production machines, equipment, & tools.
• Apply sustainability practices to manufacturing workflows through principles (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Systems Approach) to increase overall production efficiency.
• Operate complex machinery involving multiple forms of power and control to perfom manufacturing processes.
• Utilize new and emerging digital work environments to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of manufacturing production processes.
• Automate manufacturing systems and processes using new and emerging technologies.
• Apply engineering design processes to create, implement, & troubleshoot production processes & systems.
Completion Requirements
Quarter 1: Intelligent Machine Operator (IMO) Certificate
Program Core
Optional Electives
| MET 298 | Creative Engineering Lab | 5.0 |
| MET 299 | Training & Practice | 1.0 - 5.0 |
AAT Degree Requirements
| | Technical Course Requirements | 80 |
| | AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 98 |
AAT Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)