Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
This major is also available at the Purdue West Lafayette campus. Learn more here.
When you study electrical engineering technology, you study the lifeblood of today’s technology: electronics and computers. Electronics technology is a part of most everything society relies on, from air conditioning to airplanes, and from trains to televisions. And because technology is constantly evolving, you will be engaged in learning methods that will help you adapt to and embrace new technologies and their uses.
The principles you will learn can be applied in a wide range of careers, including communications, controls, power electronics, and technical management. Our graduates have played a part in scientific advancements in a variety of industries, including biomedical, green energy, transportation, communications, entertainment and manufacturing. They have impacted lives and improved everyday uses of technology.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Start your impact early by creating interesting electronic projects your first semester
- Capitalize on real-world experience of your professors and industry partners
- Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology may be eligible for the Kiewit Scholars program, which awards annual scholarships and provides personal and professional growth opportunities for future leaders in the design and construction industry.
- Apply all you’ve learned to a senior design project aimed at solving a current business or industry problem
What can I do?
Electrical engineer
Applications engineer
Controls engineer
Systems engineer
Where can I go?
ArcelorMittal USA
John Deere
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Caterpillar
General Electric
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