BS Design Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Design Engineering Technology program at Trine University engages students by providing hands-on use of leading edge technology. The program is well recognized in the industry as demanding and is known for equipping talented and very creative design engineers who are ready to contribute. The degree incorporates industry leading design software packages including NX, FeatureCam, AutoCAD and SolidWorks into the applied engineering coursework.

Nathan Scroggins, graduate in Design Engineering Technology

Program elements are presented within a broad conceptual base of design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and management systems which allow students to choose minors in:

The BS in Design Engineering Technology is designed so that students interested in continuing their education can move seamlessly into the Master of Science in Engineering Management program.

Design Engineers meet the tough demands of the global workplace.

The Experience

You will be guided by faculty with relevant industry experience that apply engineering concepts through hands-on lab experiences. You will participate in an abundance of group projects and many of our students pursue internships and co-ops. Students enjoy the most modern, advanced resources that include a plastics engineering and processing center, plastics testing lab, advanced manufacturing lab, Rapid Prototyping lab, and state-of-the-art computer centers and classrooms.

The Results

The great success of our alumni in industry demonstrates the tremendous value of the broad educational, technical, and business-related opportunities the program offers. The placement rate of 100 percent for the last four years and starting salaries that average $62,000, with many approaching $80,000, continue to show the great return on this investment in your future. The high quality of the program continues to prepare students to enter and succeed in various industries including aerospace, automotive, plastics, biomedical and many others with a wide variety of specializations and leadership roles.

Living Learning Communities

Trine University offers interest-specific Living Learning Communities (LLCs) where students live together in a dedicated area of the Larry and Judy Reiners Residence Hall and Stadium Hall. The Women in Engineering LLC is for first-year majors in the ASOET, and offers opportunities for team-building, mentoring and social activities. Find out more on the LLC page.

Additional Information

Internships

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:

Careers

With your BS in Design Engineering Technology from Trine University, your job opportunities are endless. Typical job opportunities for our graduates have been in areas including product design, chassis design, product development, technical applications, 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 $62,000 and have 100% placement. Many students are nearing 80k 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-mail careerservices@trine.edu or visit Career Services online.