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Engineering Technology

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

The Engineering Technology Certificate program is the study of technologies, sciences and management practices that provides a background in materials, advanced manufacturing processing (metals and plastics), automation (robotics and programmable controllers), mechanical design and development process, CAD/CAM, quality control/metrology, process planning, "lean" principles, and project management. The student is required to complete a total of 34-36 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. A minimum grade of C or better is required for each course taken.

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Engineering Technology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

Featured Careers

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All Careers in Engineering Technology (19)

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Traffic TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable58,480

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Analyze and apply electrical, electronics, and programming logic principles within various automated manufacturing environments and applications such as industrial robotics, programmable controls, and other such systems.
  2. Communicate mechanical ideas utilizing 2-D and 3-D computer-aided design systems to create designs and models for products, machines, jigs, fixtures, and other mechanical devices used in manufacturing environments.
  3. Interpret and apply basic concepts of math and materials science such as strength of materials, structural properties, conductivity, and mechanical properties.
  4. Perform various non-destructive and destructive materials testing procedures.
  5. Select appropriate manufacturing processes for production applications such as forming, molding, subtractive and additive manufacturing, conditioning, joining, and finishing.
  6. Working individually and as a team, monitor and control lean manufacturing processes or other industrial systems.