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) Industrial/Collaborative Robots (UR, FANUC, Kuka, Omron, etc.) 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) Todays 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.