Engineering technologists focus on the implementation and real-life application of engineering solutions and designs. Technologists apply their knowledge of math, science, engineering, and technology in technical tasks. They often work in teams to implement or identify solutions.
Graduates of ETSU’s Engineering Technology program may work in any number of settings or industries. Technologists are needed by both large and small businesses, in health care, and by local, state, and governmental agencies. Technologists can use their skills in laboratories, on construction sites, in manufacturing plants, and in hospitals.
ETSU Advantage
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ABET Accredited Programs
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology—Biomedical, Construction, Electronics, and Manufacturing concentrations are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
under the General Criteria. ABET is the premier accrediting organization of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology programs in the United States.
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Real-World Experience
Students in the program often participate in internship and co-op opportunities with industry professionals to gain hands on learning experience.
Engineering technology students are given all the necessary resources and networking opportunities to excel during their internship and co-op opportunities as well as post-graduation.
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Student Organizations
The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Interior Architecture, and Surveying has several professional student organizations that students can join. These organizations are designed to connect members with other students in the same field of study, give them real-world experience in their desired career path, as well provide them with networking opportunities.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program provides students with the knowledge and ability to design systems, components, and processes that meet specific needs for broadly-defined engineering problems.
The Engineering Technology program allows students to specialize in an area of study by offering six concentrations. Click below to learn more about each one:
Student Spotlight
Common Career Paths
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology can pursue a variety of engineering related roles. The most common job titles of graduates in this field may include:
- Sustaining Engineer
- Senior Packaging Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Engineering Management
- Piping Designer
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Customer Engineer
- Plant Assistant Manager
- Industrial Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- VP of Engineering
- Mechanical Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Consulting R&D Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
What are Engineering Technologists?
Engineering Technologists use technology and innovative thinking to solve problems.
For example, at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, we experienced a shortage of
personal protective equipment, or PPE, to reduce exposure and limit spread of the
disease. Faculty members from our Engineering Technology program saw the need and
decided to use our talents and resources to help. Through innovation, problem solving,
and community support, they were able to create a prototype that did not require a
3D printer and could be quickly created and assembled. Nearly 5,000 emergency face
shields designed by ETSU have been donated thus far.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Keith Johnson
Department Chair - Professor, Engineering Technology
- johnsonk@etsu.edu
- 423-439-7813
- 201 Wilson Wallis Hall
Wilson-Wallis Hall
1240 Robert Bell Drive
Johnson City, TN 37614
36° 18’ 02”N 82° 22’ 14”W