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B.S. in Engineering Technology

Western Illinois University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 15.0000

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Macomb, Illinois

    1 University Circle, Macomb, Illinois, 61455

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingTroubleshootingSpeakingRepairingOperations MonitoringWritingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsEquipment MaintenanceOperation and Control

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignEnglish LanguageMathematicsMechanicalProduction and ProcessingBuilding and ConstructionAdministrativeCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInformation OrderingVisualizationWritten ExpressionFinger DexterityControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessPerceptual SpeedManual DexterityMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

  • Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sen
  • Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electron
  • Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or convey
  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, elec
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of ass
  • Program and calibrate drones for specific missions or tasks, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
  • 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
  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities,
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structur
  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifi
  • Operate drones for site surveying and inspection, providing detailed aerial views of project sites.
  • Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and
  • Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform
  • Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Operate, test, and troubleshoot uncrewed aerial systems, commonly known as drones, to ensure optimal performance.
  • 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

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareDevelopment environment softwareIndustrial control softwareProject management softwareDocument management softwareData base management system softwareFacilities management softwareMap creation softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemProgram testing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersBinocular light compound microscopesChart recordersCoordinate measuring machines CMMCopy machinesElectric drillsFlow metersForce gaugesFrequency countersFunction generatorsHammersHydraulic dataloggersHydrometersLaser facsimile machinesLaser interferometersAnalog oscilloscopesComputerized numerical control CNC lathesComputerized numerical control CNC machining centersConductivity sensorsDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital multimetersDigital oscilloscopesDigital tachometersDirect current DC power suppliesDrill pressesDroneDeployDynamometersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVAdjustable wrenches

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Robotics Technicians17-3024.01
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians17-3024.00
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3023.00
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3022.00
  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians17-3021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Complex robotic system failures — troubleshoot autonomously across mechanical, electronic, and software domains to minimize unplanned downtime in a high-throughput manufacturing facility.
  • Programmable controllers, robot controllers, and end-of-arm tooling — install, program, and validate end-to-end without supervision to commission new automation cells.
  • Non-routine sensor, feedback, and motion control faults — analyze using deductive and inductive reasoning to identify root causes on unfamiliar robotic platforms.
  • Robot movement modification requirements — evaluate engineering change requests and implement precise program updates using industrial control and CAD/CAM software in production environments.
  • Full-scope preventive maintenance programs — execute across multiple robot types and generations, identifying systemic wear trends and recommending design improvements.
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo-drive systems — diagnose interdependencies and resolve cascading failures on integrated automation lines with minimal production impact.
  • Technical service documentation — author comprehensive repair histories, failure analyses, and procedural updates that meet quality management system standards.
  • Cross-functional technical problems — apply systems analysis and complex problem-solving skills to resolve automation issues spanning mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.
  • CAD and analytical software tools — leverage to model component fits, interpret vibration data, and validate mechanical corrections on precision robotic assemblies.
  • Junior technicians and apprentices — guide through hands-on troubleshooting tasks, transferring practical knowledge of robot electronics and controller architecture on the job.

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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