Do you ever wonder how your phone or TV works? Or how all the appliances in your kitchen were made? All of these items were first designed, created and produced by engineers. Engineering and manufacturing is the process of applying math and science to the design and production of machines, equipment and almost anything that is man-made.
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Design new products, equipment or machinery
- Manufacture new products or machinery, usually in a production facility
- Create better processes to improve production
- Maintain the machines and computers that make products
- Inspect final products, providing quality assurance
IS THIS FOR ME?
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Technology-minded
- Math and science
- Dependable
WHAT JOBS CAN A MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING PATHWAY LEAD TO?
- CNC Operator
- Electrical Engineer
- Machine Operator
- Manufacturing Technician
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechatronics Technician
COURSES
Introduction to Manufacturing & Engineering
This course is open to all students interested in discovering more about developing skills needed for a career in manufacturing or engineering. Concepts covered in this class will be production technologies and information to start on a high-performance manufacturing and/or engineering career pathway. Students will be given to develop important workplace knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, welding processes, precision machining, mechanical systems, fluid power, electrical controls and automated systems.
Electrical Controls
The Electrical Controls course will include Electrical Controls I (two credits – 48 hours) and Electrical Controls II (three credits – 80 hours). The course will combine online academic work and supervised lab work on the MN West Campus. Electrical Controls introduces basic electrical concepts and electrical theory, analyzes electrical safety hazards and requirements, and demonstrates electrical circuit wiring and measurement. Students will conduct an in-depth analysis of electrical control circuits, including the control of electromechanical devices, AC and DC motors, and solid-state control devices.
