Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology program is characterized by its focus on application and practice of problem-solving, diagnosing, and troubleshooting various types of engineering challenges. With an approximate 50/50 mix of science and engineering theory and laboratory experience, students explore conceptual design and research, hardware application, implementation, and production using digital electronic concepts, design sketching, robotics, and 3D modeling.
Students in this program have access to UMass Lowell Early College courses during their junior and senior years. These tuition-free courses, taught by university faculty during the regular school day, align with the technical program to accelerate progress toward degree requirements. Along with earning college credit, students participate in on-campus experiences that enhance college readiness, connect learning to career pathways, and support a successful transition to higher education. Please refer to the Program of Studies for additional information about Early College.
Highlights
- Exploring various types of engineering
- Troubleshooting, problem solving, and diagnostic procedures
- Digital electronic concepts
- Design sketching
- Robotics
- Manufacturing and new technologies
- 3D modeling
- Laboratory operations
Technical Program Spotlight Video
Career Opportunities in Engineering Technology
Entry-Level Occupations
- Architectural Drafter
- Architectural Drafter I
- CAD Drafter
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter I
- Computer Aided Design Drafter
- Drafter I
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- Level I Drafter
- Mechanical Drafter I
- Mechanical Engineering Technicians
With Experience and/or Advanced Training
- Architectural CAD Teacher
- Automotive Design Engineer
- CAD Manager
- CAD Operator
- Electrical & Electronics Engineers
- Electrical Designer
- Engineering CAD Teacher
- Estimator
- Industrial Architect
- Industrial Design Engineer
- Industrial Designers
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineers
- Oil & Gas Election Engineer
- Pipe Line Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Residential Architect
- Structure Design Engineer
- Survey Manager
Related Occupations
- Architects
- Cartographers & Photogrammetrists
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians
- Electrical & Electronics Engineers
- Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers
- Electro-mechanical Technicians
- Industrial Designers
- Landscape Architects
- Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- Mechanical Engineers
- Surveying & Mapping Technicians
- Surveyors