According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are several career paths available to those interested in pursuing engineering technology, including manufacturing, research and development, the federal government or even working in laboratories.
Entry-level engineering technology jobs typically require an associate degree, so if you're thinking about pursuing a career in engineering technology, your education might be a good place to start.
At DeVry, graduates of our Associate Degree in Engineering Technology may consider, but are not limited to career options such as:
- Electrical Engineering Technician: Electrical engineering technicians use their engineering knowledge to build and repair electrical systems or equipment. They may also work with electrical engineers to design, develop and test electrical systems.
- Computer User Support Specialist: Also called help-desk technicians, computer user support specialists make sure that their customers have a smooth experience. They may work on an IT team for a specific company, or they might focus on helping users navigate a particular network or software. They can work in office settings or remotely.
- Field Service Technician: Rather than work at one location, field service technicians apply technical and engineering knowledge to perform installations and maintenance on a complex piece of equipment at the customer's location and return at scheduled intervals to perform maintenance.
- Engineering Technologist (General): Engineering technologists are a good fit for people who have a broad range of interests. Engineering technologists work in a variety of settings, such as product design or engineering, with a team of engineers to help ensure that the machines and electronics they develop function as they’re supposed to.
Graduates of our Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology may consider, but are not limited to career options such as:
- Electrical Engineering Technologist: People who work as electrical engineering technologists may work with electrical engineers to manage multiple aspects of a project. In some cases, they may develop electrical transmission system layouts, oversee workflows, work hands-on installing equipment, maintain electrical control and industrial automation systems or perform cost estimates.
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist: Manufacturing engineering technologists work to design, develop and implement equipment used to streamline the manufacturing process. They can also be involved in analyzing existing processes and make recommendations for improvements.
- Computer Network Support Specialist: These professionals often work with the development and maintenance of IT networks. They may work on upgrading these networks, repairing errors, monitor security for both networks and data and optimize data servers.
- Engineering Technologist (General): Engineering technologists are a good fit for people who have a broad range of interests. Engineering technologists work in a variety of settings, such as product design or engineering, with a team of engineers to help ensure that the machines and electronics they develop function as they’re supposed to.
