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
What are the Benefits of a 4+1 Program?
Build toward your future with an accelerated combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program at Purdue Northwest!
Purdue Northwest Students Earn Spring 2023 Semester Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2023 semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,647 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Remember Civics at Spring Commencement
Purdue University Northwest graduates were urged to uphold the values and freedoms afforded to them as U.S. residents and exhibit service to others as exemplary, participatory civilians in a democracy, during PNW’s spring 2023 commencement Saturday, May 6.
Upcoming Engineering Technology Events
Oct 04
Fall Career Expo 2023
Students and alumni of PNW that are seeking internships and full-time employment are invited to the 2023 Fall Career Expo!
Oct 23
Spring 2024 Priority Registration Begins
Priority Registration for Spring 2024 opens Monday, Oct. 23. Register as soon as you can to stay on track for graduation.
Nov 22
Thanksgiving Break (Campus Open)
There will be no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Campuses will remain open.
Accreditation
All of the Engineering Technology undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET