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Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen

Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen. Chapter 1 Engineering Technology as a Career. Purpose. Introduces a variety of fields in Engineering Technology Provides motivation for continued study

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Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen

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  1. Introduction to Engineering TechnologySeventh EditionRobert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen Chapter 1 Engineering Technology as a Career

  2. 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

  3. 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…

  4. Contents History of Engineering Technology The Industrial Team The Career Decision Engineering Technology – The Right Career for You

  5. History of Engineering Technology Great wall of China Pyramids Five main branches of engineering Civil Mechanical Mining and Metallurgical Chemical Electrical

  6. History of Engineering Technology Examples of Today’s Engineering Fields For a larger list see link below from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_engineering_fields

  7. History of Engineering Technology Need increasing for technicians and technologists Specialized and scientific – Engineers Practical and less specialized - Technicians

  8. 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

  9. The Industrial Team The Role of the Technician and Technologist Communicators Implementers Calibrators and Testers Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

  10. The Industrial Team

  11. The Industrial Team Teamwork in Manufacturing Nanomanufacturing program available at PSU: http://cneu.psu.edu

  12. The Industrial Team Teamwork in Manufacturing Roles of the Engineer and Engineering Technician

  13. The Industrial Team

  14. The Industrial Team Communication and the Industrial Team Organizational Structures and the Industrial Team – chart next page Competition vs. Teamwork

  15. The Industrial Team

  16. The Career Decision Career exploration – at least 3 important elements Occupational satisfaction Availability of employment Salary potential

  17. The Career Decision

  18. The Career Decision Salaries

  19. Engineering Technology – The Right Career for You Challenging Rewarding Good salary potential Excellent employment opportunities

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