Technology Engineering
What is Technology Engineering?
Technology Engineering is an engineering discipline that integrates mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with computer science. These engineers excel at developing modern products that feature moving mechanical parts, electronic circuits, computer chips, and motion sensors—all interconnected through computer code. They are responsible for designing, constructing, testing, and analyzing these multifaceted systems.
What does a Technology Engineering graduate do?
Technology Engineers work across a wide variety of industries. Common job titles include:
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Mechatronics Engineer
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Software Integration Engineer
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Embedded Systems Engineer
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Systems Cybersecurity Engineer
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Robotics or Automation Engineer
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Data Engineer
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Test Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Engineering Project Manager
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Quality Assurance Engineer
Concentrations
TechE requires a selection of a mechatronics or embedded cybersecurity concentration or the Smart Agricultural Systems Minor as part of the 128 credits needed to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of Engineering. The concentration/minor and any additional minors will be noted on the student's academic record.
Concentrations/Minor: (16 credits)
In consultation with their academic advisor, students must select one of the following:
Mechatronics Concentration
Embedded Cybersecurity concentration
Smart Agricultural Systems Minor
Graduate Outcome Data
Since this degree is newly established, the College of Engineering does not yet have graduate outcome data. You can explore resources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics or O*NET for general information on career paths and job outlook.