Department of Engineering Technology
We offer students hands-on experience solving design problems, making graduates career-ready and attractive to prospective employers.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
Graduate
The DSSA Program has helped me gain knowledge and skills when using hand held tools, 3D Modeling, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and many other skilled areas. These skills will help me attain internships and give me a greater career advantage
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Student Resources
From specialty scholarships to internship opportunities, see how we can help you succeed.
Research Facilities
Explore the tools that fuel our hands-on discovery and innovation.
Students are engaged in national collegiate competitions. The Hydraulic Bike Team won the Best Workmanship Award at the NFPA's National Hydraulic Vehicle Challenge competition in Colorado.
Industry supported lab environments are equipped with articulated robotic arms, mobile robot-bases and machine vision systems. From autonomous vehicles to sensor-driven manufacturing systems, robotic innovations are at the forefront of technology advances today.
Collegiate competitions present the same type of situation that students will encounter after joining the workforce. PNW Motorsports Team won First Place in the Sled Pull competition among other accomplishments at the SAE Baja event held in Tennessee.
By partnering with regional industry, the technology laboratories are maintained at state-of-the-art levels. The college has invested more than $300,000 in facility enhancements to its laboratories.
News & Announcements
Plans for Spring 2021 commencement in-person ceremonies
We are excited to return to in-person commencement ceremonies to allow our graduates to share this important experience safely with family and friends. Graduation marks the determination of PNW students in persisting to earn their degrees, and the Class of ’21 has demonstrated great flexibility and innovation to achieve this milestone.
Purdue University Northwest students earn fall semester Dean’s List honors
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) 2020 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,812 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Technology has been awarded the 2020 Gene Haas Foundation grant award in the amount of $12,500. The funds will provide scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in the advanced manufacturing area.
Accreditation
All of the Engineering Technology undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET