Engineering
Engineering, Construction & Trades Academy
Engineering & Production Pathway
by Multimedia Engineering Students: Mica Kosteva and Derby Fox
Program Description
The Engineering Technology Program is an academic and technologically comprehensive program that explores the varied disciplines within the field of engineering. A main emphasis of our program is on the engineering design process, a way of thinking that encourages deductive reasoning and data-driven decision making.
Students will utilize a variety of state-of-the-art equipment and industry-standard tools and technologies to impart the foundations upon which an engineering career is built. Computer applications, professional communication skills, and strong work ethic are emphasized over the four years.
All students are challenged to meet high standards and high expectations while receiving the necessary supports for success. Students will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts and skills with an integrated academic and technological approach. Students will also explore and practice the basic Work Based Competencies necessary to succeed in their field of work once their educational track is completed.
Our students will be participating in a global society that will expect individuals who are sensitive to ethical issues, interpersonal relations, cultural diversity and continuous learning to keep pace with ever changing technologies. Our discipline provides rigorous relevant learning opportunities for core content (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) as well as those educational skills and competencies needed for a high level of performance within any discipline of engineering. The academic and technical content areas are interrelated, enabling an individual to use the content for conducting research, generating possible solutions, and making valuable decision based on facts. Technologies and the content taught are constantly being analyzed and updated to be sure they are relevant in the world outside our walls.
Course Content
- AC/DC Circuitry
- Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Practices
- Basic Architectural Floor Plan Design
- Blueprint Reading
- Breadboarding
- Engineering Design Process
- Gear Trains, Gear Ratios, and Mechanical Advantage
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Laser Cutting
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
- Material Properties
- Measurements
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry
- Proper Dimensioning and Tolerances
- Prototyping
- Reverse Engineering
- Soldering
- SolidWorks CAD
- Surveying
- Truth Tables and Circuit Design
- VEX Coding (Block Coding)
Career Tree: Engineering
Engineering Instructors
Tristin O'Connor
Angelo Papia
Industry Certifications
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification
Possible Career Pathways
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineer
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- CAD/CAM Drafter
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Industrial/Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineer
- Patent/Intellectual Properties Attorney
- Technical Marketing
- Technical Sales Engineer
Salary
- Engineering Technician: $62,992
- Electronics Technician: $60,955
- Assembly Technician: $44,463
- Mechanical Engineer: $126,680
- Electrical Engineer: $129,830
- Civil Engineer ($128,730
Sources: Indeed.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Updated 2/25)
Post-Secondary Options
Students completing the Engineering Technology career major can proceed directly into the workforce in an entry-level technical position within industry. However, many students continue their education by pursuing an associates, baccalaureate or graduate degree in various fields of engineering and other technical fields.
College Partners
- All 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges*
- Keene State College
*depending on availability of chosen major
Advisory Committee Partners
- Analog Devices
- E2 Engineers
- Parker Chrometrics
- Raytheon