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Computer Engineering Technology

University of West Alabama

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 15.1201

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Locations

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  • Livingston, Alabama

    Station One, Livingston, Alabama, 35470

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringActive LearningEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsTroubleshootingRepairingProgramming

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageDesignMechanicalProduction and ProcessingPhysicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFinger DexterityPerceptual SpeedFar VisionVisualizationSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Compute or record photonic test data.
  • Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse gener
  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performa
  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base management system softwareIndustrial control softwareWord processing softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Abrasive grinding machinesAnalog oscilloscopesAtomic force microscopes AFMAutocollimatorsBench refractometersBinocular light compound microscopesBiosafety cabinetsBit error rate testers BERTCalipersChemical protective face shieldsChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsCollimatorsCommon path interferometersComputerized numerical control CNC band sawsComputerized numerical control CNC drill pressesAcoustic emissions systemsAcoustic testersAmp metersBinocular polarizing microscopesBinocularsBlack lightsCapacitance testersCharge-coupled device CCD camerasClosed circuit television systemsComputer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipmentDepth gaugesDesktop computersDigital micrometersDigital oscilloscopesDigital refractometers

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Photonics Technicians17-3029.08
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists17-3029.01
  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029.00
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3023.00
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-1253.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex photonic test data sets — analyze autonomously, applying statistical reasoning to identify trends and anomalies across product lines.
  • Clean room environment quality — audit and enforce to established standards, addressing systemic contamination issues in a regulated facility.
  • Advanced optical systems including beam analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, and energy measurement devices — configure and maintain across the full instrument suite without supervision.
  • Calibration and procedure documentation — author comprehensively, ensuring traceability and compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
  • Full assembly and processing workflows involving cameras, dispenser systems, and temperature chambers — own and optimize for throughput and yield in a photonics manufacturing environment.
  • Root-cause failure analysis for non-routine optomechanical and optoelectrical failures — conduct independently, producing detailed technical reports for engineering review.
  • Photonic experiments involving novel configurations — support engineers by designing test setups and interpreting results across unfamiliar parameter spaces.
  • New product development processes — contribute specialized photonic assembly and test expertise to cross-functional engineering teams.
  • CAD and analytical software — apply to model component interfaces and interpret optical performance data during product validation activities.
  • Critical problem-solving across concurrent laboratory and production issues — manage using structured diagnostic reasoning and time-prioritization in a high-paced technical environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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