Electronics Engineering Technology – Programming – Associate Degree
About the Program
Electronics engineering technicians assist in the design, development, testing and maintenance of advanced control systems used in automated production facilities. These technicians work in power plants, chemical production facilities, automotive and tire manufacturing, food processing plants, and environmental control agencies, as well as many other automated control applications. Engineering Technology is applied to a wide variety of systems in the area of process control that require specialized programming to ensure that these control systems operate efficiently and automatically.
The specialization in Engineering Technology Programming prepares technicians to install, program, operate, maintain, service and diagnose control system operational problems encountered on a routine basis as well as prepare for new installations and system upgrades.
Degrees Available
Transfer Options
OCtech has approved articulation agreements with Columbia College, South Carolina State University, USC’s Palmetto College.
Career Outlook
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FAQs & Additional Information
Our mission statement leads to the following program objectives that are also consistent with our industry identified program outcomes. Graduates of the OCtech Electronics Engineering Technology program will:
- Identify and solve problems in electronics engineering technology industry across a wide range of application areas. (Technical Expertise)
- Emerge as successful and professional workers who work and communicate successfully in industry teams across the service area and beyond. (Professionalism, Teamwork, and Leadership)
- Enhance the economic well-being of the community through technical expertise, critical thinking, and teamwork. (Economic Impact)
- Adapt to new and emerging technologies to keep current with electronics engineering technology practice. (Continuing Education)
Quick Facts
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET: www.abet.org.
Program Coordinator
Richard Murphy
murphycr@octech.edu
803.535.1300