Applied Engineering Technology

PREPARES YOU FOR:

A career in engineering and manufacturing, including the ins and outs of industrial equipment repair, digital electronic equipment usage, maintenance strategies, and more.

About the Program:

Career Examples
What You'll Do
Core Job Skills
Average Salary

Applied Engineering Technology Career Examples

  • Wind Turbine Service Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Wind Farm Support Specialist
  • Engineering Technician
  • Electronics Engineering Technician

What You'll Do

  • Maintain work equipment or machinery
  • Fabricate parts or components
  • Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear
  • Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning
  • Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning

Core Job Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
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Average Salary (Iowa)

  • $45,870 per year

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