About the Concentration
The Process Improvement & Automation Engineering Technology concentration provides focused study in the analysis, optimization, and automation of industrial and manufacturing systems. Integrating coursework in electrical circuits, instrumentation, control systems, manufacturing processes, statistical quality control, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the concentration prepares students to evaluate and improve production environments using data-driven and systems-based approaches.
Students develop competencies in process modeling, automation integration, quality improvement, and performance measurement within complex operational settings. Emphasis is placed on reducing variability, improving efficiency, integrating control technologies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and industrial systems.
Through applied coursework and a two-semester engineering technology capstone sequence, students synthesize mechanical, electrical, and organizational principles to design and implement improvements within automated and data-enabled production environments.
Graduates are prepared to contribute to system-level decision-making in advanced manufacturing, process engineering, quality systems management, and industrial automation environments, where cross-disciplinary technical coordination and continuous improvement are essential.
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