Graduates team-up with engineers in manufacturing to apply design skills in the development of production tools, fixtures, automation, and assembly machines. The degree has two options that emphasize the areas of machine design and computer assisted product design.
Fun Facts
Graduates hold jobs as technologists, designers and technicians in local companies such as Parker Hannifin, Rockwell, and Steris.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 12% growth in openings for qualified mechanical engineering technicians for 2000-2014.
Lakeland's CAD labs are considered the best in Northeast Ohio.
Degree leads to employment, but also counts toward a B.S. in Engineering.
Student Snapshot
75% of the students in this program are over the age of 25.
75% of the students enrolled in this program are re-careering.
LCC Program
Prepares You For
The Next Level
National Median Salary
*Source –Career InfoNet unless noted
AutoCAD Operator Certificate
Employment as an AutoCAD Operator in a variety of industrial and business areas, including manufacturing, mapping, surveying, electronics, interior design, landscaping, and electrical, mechanical and environmental engineering.
Associate in Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
$44,740 annual - Mechanical Drafter
$43,310 annual - Architectural Drafter
CAD Design Certificate
Employment as a designer in the engineering and fabrication industries.
Associate in Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
$44,740 annual - Mechanical Drafter
Associate in Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Computer Assisted Product Design
Employment as a designer in the engineering and fabrication industries with special focus on product design.
Associate in Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
$56,550 annual - Commercial and Industrial Designers
Associate in Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Machine Design
Various employment opportunities, including: mechanical technologist, CAD operator, tool and die designer, and hydraulic test technologist.
Continuing education to upgrade skills. This could lead to advancement within your business and/or field.
Graduates team-up with engineers in manufacturing to apply design skills in the development of production tools, fixtures, automation, and assembly machines. The degree has two options that emphasize the areas of machine design and computer assisted product design.
