Make form functional with design engineering technology
The most beautifully designed product in the world is useless if it doesn’t work.
The Bachelor of Science in design engineering technology program at Trine University will teach you to design products that function well while
remaining as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
This demanding program is well-recognized in industry for equipping talented, very
creative design engineers who are ready to contribute.
The degree: Cutting-edge software, broad engineering base
The Bachelor of Science in design engineering technology degree incorporates industry standard design software packages including NX, Creo
Elements, SolidWorks and AutoCAD into applied engineering coursework.
Program elements are presented within a broad conceptual base of design engineering,
manufacturing, quality and management systems, allowing students to choose minors
in:
The Bachelor of Science in design engineering technology is designed so that students interested in continuing their education can move seamlessly
into Trine’s Master of Science in Engineering Management program or, as many do, into an MBA program.
The experience: Hands-on experience with the latest tech
The Bachelor of Science in design engineering technology program at Trine University will engage you by providing hands-on use of leading-edge
technology.
You will be guided by faculty with relevant industry experience who apply engineering
concepts through hands-on lab experiences. You will participate in an abundance of
group projects. Many of our students pursue internships and co-ops.
You will enjoy the most modern, advanced resources, including a plastics engineering
and processing center, plastics testing lab, advanced manufacturing and machining
lab, additive manufacturing lab, reverse engineering and laser scanning lab, and state-of-the-art
computer centers and classrooms.
The result: Successful careers in many fields
The placement rate of 100 percent for the last four years and starting salaries that
average $68,000, with many approaching $90,000, demonstrate the great return on this
investment in your future. The high quality of the program continues to prepare students
to enter and succeed in industries including aerospace, automotive, plastics and biomedical,
with a wide variety of specializations and leadership roles.
Additional Information
The Bachelor of Science in Design Engineering Technology has opportunities for internships
and co-operative employment for those interested in gaining an applied engineering
experience in industry. Students in the Co-operative Employment Program alternate
semesters working with a partner company at their facility for one semester, and taking
classes the next. A minimum of three work assignments is required to complete the
program.
Typical initial assignments include updating engineering drawings, creating solid
models from existing drawings, running a routine test or monitoring the quality of
manufactured products. Typical final assignments include designing a new product or
process, developing and supervising a test procedure, or developing and implementing
a quality control program.
Below is a partial list of our Co-op and internship partners:
Ariel Corporation
General Electric
General Motors
Honda
Keystone RV
Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Lippert Components
Metal Technologies, Inc.
Multimatic
Parker Hannifin
Rieke Corporation
Shambaugh & Sons
Therma-Tru
With yourBS in Design Engineering Technologyfrom Trine University, your engineering career opportunities are endless. Typical
opportunities for our graduates have been in areas including vehicle design, chassis
design, product development, process engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering
and technical sales. These roles encompass all types of engineering companies.
Our design engineering technology graduates received an average annual starting salary
of $68,000 and have 100% placement. Many students are nearing $90,000 to start.
A partial listing of companies who have recently hired our DET graduates include:
For additional information on career opportunities, contact the Trine University Career
Services Office by calling 260.665.4143, e-mailcareerservices@trine.edu or visitCareer Servicesonline.
This degree has a pathway for you to complete your undergraduate degree in three years.
Learn more about the Three Years Full Throttle degree path.
With projects that have application in areas including education, medicine and industry, Trine University’s 22nd annual Allen School of Engineering and Computing Design Expo will offer members of the public the chance to see the knowledge and skills of Trine University students on display.