Industrial Engineering Technology
Mission:
Students successfully completing courses in the Industrial Engineering Technology program will develop the skills to install, service, and repair machines and equipment common to all industries. The curriculum includes instruction in residential and industrial electricity, heating and air conditioning, motor controls, programmable controllers, conveyor technology, control circuits, variable drives, pneumatics and hydraulics. The students will be prepared to enter the workforce with advanced technical skills required by the industry's high standards.
Important Information:
Employment Information:
Specific information regarding occupations students will be prepared to enter upon program completion, on-time graduation rates, cost, placement rates and median debt incurred can be found at: (
Industrial Engineering Technology Gainful Employment). This information is provided in compliance with 34 CFR 668.6(b).
Description:
Industrial Engineering Technicians are employed in almost every type of industry. Within many of the industries they may assist in performing maintenance tasks as assigned, requiring application of gained knowledge and skills including trouble-shooting, repairs, reworks and preventive maintenance. They perform tasks such as preparing tools, using test equipment, interpreting procedures and schematics, and providing documentation. Industrial Engineering Technicians can work both independently and in teams. They install electrical circuits and conduit; rewire; recover, reclaim, and recycle freon; program controllers; build hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
Career Paths:
Industrial Engineering Technology students have been successfully placed and have gained the reputation as model employees in such companies as Tyson Processors, Thermal Ceramics, Kansa Corp, Modern Air Conditioning, Services Unlimited, Shelly Electric, Schumann Electric, Stouse, Altec, Camoplast, Simmons Pet Food, Hormel Foods, American Eagle and numerous school and university maintenance departments.
Employment opportunities for men and women in the Industrial Engineering profession include:
- Power Plants
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Educational Facilities
- Industrial Service
- Residential Electrical
- Maintenance Consulting
- Residential Service
- Residential HVAC
- Government Facilities
The Industry:
Students completing the Industrial Engineering Technology Program have several career opportunities. The industry ranges from mechanical systems such as: HVAC & Boilers to advanced automated systems such as: robotics, advanced conveyors, and fluid control systems.
Physical dexterity and heavy weight lifting is required, as well as the ability to work in confined spaces, on scaffolding and ladder rigging. Industrial Engineering Technicians perform tasks both indoors and outdoors. They must adhere to safe work practices and to all company procedures and policies at all times.
The Program:
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have graduated from high school, have received a GED diploma, or be concurrently enrolled in high school.
Instruction
The Industrial Engineering Program is a stair-step program. Prerequisites for the second semester courses must be met by successfully completing the first semester courses with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Instruction is split, with 40 percent class time, mastering theory and procedure, and 60 percent lab time, developing skills and experience. Equipment mastery includes use of testing meters, gauges (including vacuum and positive pressures), micron, refrigeration, harmonalyzer, inches water column, kilo pascal, scales, hydraulic and pneumatic control, actuators and cylinders, pumps and compressors, conveyors, boilers, air conditioners and heaters. Theory includes steam expansion, thermodynamics, Pascal’s law of pressure, force and area and their relationships, energy and transmission, torque and horsepower, schematics, print reading and symbols.
Program Cost Sheet
Program Supplies List
Book Information and CostsCourses
The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Industrial Engineering Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to install, service and repair machines and equipment common to all industries. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the following certifications: HVAC & R, Electrical Section 608 Clean Air Act (EPA), and Rockwell Automation.
AAS Degree Program Outcomes:
- Applies knowledge to solve problems in troubleshooting
- Utilizes basic mechanical skills
- Demonstrates advanced PLC command usage
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The Industrial Engineering Technology certificate program, which contains technical education courses, is two semesters in length. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to install, service and repair machines and equipment common to all industries. A program advisory committee, composed of industrial maintenance representatives, annually updates industry expectations. Graduates may opt for immediate employment or transfer their certificate credits to the Industrial Engineering Technology AAS degree program and continue their education. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the following certifications: HVAC & R, Electrical Section 608 Clean Air Act (EPA), Boiler Operation and Controls, EPA 410A, and OSHA 10 HR.
Technical Certificate Outcomes:
- Demonstrates proficiency of workplace skills & safety
- Demonstrates proficiency in PLC programming & operations
- Understand OSHA requirements for industrial facilities
- Applies NEC regulations to electrical wiring
- Demonstrates proficiency of heating & cooling essentials
- Obtains gainful employment in the field of Industrial Maintenance
- Demonstrates proficiency in industrial & motor control operations
- Obtains necessary certifications
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Advisory Members
Jim Kessler
Modern Air Conditioning
106 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
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Joe Pimple
Sauder Custom Fabrication
220 Weaver
Emporia, KS 66801
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Phil Schutter
I BT
1925 West 6th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801
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Tom Stebbins
Menu Foods Midwest
1400 E Logan Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Howard Taliaffero
Camoplast-Rockland
1601 South Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Joey LeMay
Menu Foods Midwest
1400 E Logan Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Chris Uher
Camoplast-Rockland
1601 E South Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Matt Navarro
Camoplast-Rockland
1601 E South Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Don Kocher
Hills Pet Nutrition
1730 East Logan Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Ken Robinson
Hostess Brands
1525 Industrial Rd
Emporia, KS 66801
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Lonnie Worthington
Kansa Corporation
3700 Oaks Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
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