Manufacturing Engineering Technician Degree

The technical nature of the Manufacturing Engineering Technician career path is rooted in business and focused on the manufacturing field. From manufacture planning to operations management to quality control, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician will be trained to properly navigate the constantly changing landscape of today’s manufacturing sector. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer manufacturing engineering technician degrees.

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Kellogg Community College

6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

About
Kellogg Community College, located in Battle Creek, Missouri, was founded 1956. The school was initially operated by the Battle Creek Board of Education, but had a new community college district. The school operates campuses in Albion, Coldwater, Hasting and Ft. Custer Industrial Park. The school works with the community to provide programs that assist in workforce development alongside more academic pursuits. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to students and residents in the area, reviewing and updating their offerings, facilities and services in order to meet the current standards of modern students.

Academics
Kellogg Community College offers an extensive number of programs that allows students to choose a career or academic track that best reflects the student's goals and needs. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education followed by applying to a college or university to transfer earned credits and complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree. Students should consult a counselor to develop a curriculum that best meets the transfer requirements of the student's desired school or schools.

Career training programs provide education and skill development in a particular field, allowing the individual to enter the workforce as a qualified professional capable of performing the duties and tasks required. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree which demonstrates competency and allows for employment at the entry level. As part of the school's commitment to workforce development, many of the programs offered reflect the specific needs of the community.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Graphic Design
• Welding
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Kellogg Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission to enroll through the submission of an application and payment of tuition. Students should supply transcripts, test scores, and any other pertinent information prior to registration. Students may also be required to take a placement exam, and it is recommended they participate in student orientation to obtain an understanding of student life and meet with a counselor to discuss goals and develop a curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online or through the school's financial aid office and is used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester.

Athletics
The Kellogg Community College Bruins participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs available throughout the year. Intercollegiate athletic programs allow students to engage in healthy competition in a controlled setting, and assists in the development of discipline, good health habits, leadership and other abilities that can be useful in one's personal, academic and professional life. Student interested in participating may contact the athletic department to acquire the forms and tryout dates for participation.

Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Manufacturing Engineering Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kellogg Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineering technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -4.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $43480

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).