Degrees offered:
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
(see our separate web page on the graduate program in MFG-ET)

Locations:
OIT/Klamath Falls
OIT/Portland
OIT/Boeing

About the program
A prominent Northwest industry executive recently gave this as the reason he hires so many Manufacturing Engineering Technology grads from Oregon Tech: "They hit the ground running." That's because our faculty has professional experience and our program is supported by key industries. These connections ensure that we can offer up-to-the-minute, state-of-the-art instruction. At Oregon Tech, manufacturing majors learn modern manufacturing processes, including how to select materials for production, work with basic and advanced hardware and technology, and become adept at using computer-based engineering design and manufacturing tools.

Manufacturing engineers combine technology and management principles to design facilities, machinery and processes that meet business goals. They must understand the theory and applications of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD & CAM), computer simulation, robotics, electrical and fluid power, motion control, integrated control systems, machine design, facilities design, tool design and process analysis and design. Manufacturing engineers will continue to play a key role in maintaining Americas competitive advantage in world markets.

• The U.S. Department of Labor reports median annual earnings of manufacturing engineers (at all levels) were $62,150 in 2002.
• According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelors degree candidates in industrial/manufacturing engineering received starting offers averaging about $47,051 a year and master's degree candidates averaged $54,565 a year.
• The median starting salary for Class of 2004 baccalaureate graduates in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Oregon Tech was $68,000.
  

Typical MFG-ET classes
Fundamentals
Calculus
Physics
Chemistry
Machining/Welding
Material Science