Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J

Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen Chapter 1 Engineering Technology as a Career Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 1 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

Purpose • Introduces a variety of fields in Engineering Technology • Provides motivation for continued study • Prepares students for employment, both internship and employment after graduation • Prepares students for future coursework Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 2 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

Introduction • Technology – Improves subsistence and comfort • Examples: automated heating, running water, automobiles, etc… – Many career opportunities • Examples: Verizon Fiber Optic Technician, Comcast Technician, Consultant, etc… Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 3 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

Contents • • History of Engineering Technology The Industrial Team The Career Decision Engineering Technology – The Right Career for You Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 4 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

History of Engineering Technology • • • Great wall of China Pyramids Five main branches of engineering – – – Civil Mechanical Mining and Metallurgical Chemical Electrical Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 5 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

History of Engineering Technology • Examples of Today’s Engineering Fields Aerospace Electromechanical Materials Agriculture Engineering Science Nuclear Architectural Environmental Petroleum Biomedical Industrial Systems Computer Marine Welding • For a larger list see link below from Wikipedia: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/List_of_engineering_fields Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 6 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

History of Engineering Technology • Need increasing for technicians and technologists – Specialized and scientific – Engineers – Practical and less specialized - Technicians Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 7 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team • Today’s industries – two types – Manufacturing – production of goods, such as clothing and steel (“blue collar”) – Service – such as professional (lawyers) and technical work (computer programmers) (“white collar”) • Transition is taking place from goods production to the provision of services – post -industrial society Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 8 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team • The Role of the Technician and Technologist – Communicators – Implementers – Calibrators and Testers – Manufacturing Engineering Technologists Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 9 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 10 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team • Teamwork in Manufacturing • Nanomanufacturing program available at PSU: http: //cneu. psu. edu Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 11 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team • Teamwork in Manufacturing – Roles of the Engineer and Engineering Technician Designs systems Designs individual circuits Directs fabrication of new systems Supervises the assembly of specific electronic subsystems Develops new systems Breadboards systems, troubleshoots and improves circuitry, brings the system to the real world Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 12 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 13 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team • Communication and the Industrial Team • Organizational Structures and the Industrial Team – chart next page • Competition vs. Teamwork Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 14 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Industrial Team Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 15 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Career Decision • Career exploration – at least 3 important elements – Occupational satisfaction – Availability of employment – Salary potential Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 16 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Career Decision Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 17 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

The Career Decision • Salaries Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 18 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.

Engineering Technology – The Right Career for You • Challenging • Rewarding – Good salary potential – Excellent employment opportunities Introduction to Engineering Technology, 7 th ed. Pond and Rankinen 19 © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved.