Industrial Engineering Technology
Industrial Engineering Technology
Transform Your Future with Industrial Engineering Technology!
Are you driven by efficiency and innovation? Do you aspire to optimize systems and processes in the manufacturing and service industries? 鶹Ʒ's Industrial Engineering Technology major is your pathway to a dynamic and impactful career in industrial engineering.
In this major, students gain hands-on experience in ERP systems, supply chain strategy, quality control, and process improvement. They develop skills in economic analysis, human factors, maintenance management, and operations planning. Coursework also covers facilities planning, experiment design, and Lean Six Sigma principles. Through real-world projects, students apply technical knowledge to solve problems and optimize manufacturing and technology systems.
Graduate in three years with this major as part of our Degree in 3 program. An advisor can help explain the course load and necessary requirements to complete your degree a year earlier.
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AVAILABLE CONCENTRATIONS
Concentrations allow you to focus your studies on a specific area within your major. While a concentration is not required for this program, choosing one can help you tailor your coursework to your interests and career goals. Explore the options below to see how you can personalize your degree.
The supply chain concentration prepares Industrial Engineering Technology students to lead within integrated, data-driven supply networks. Beginning with foundational study in supply chain management technology, students examine logistics systems, procurement, distribution, inventory and the operational coordination required to move products, information and resources efficiently.
Students can deepen their expertise through coursework in warehouse and inventory management, global transportation and logistics, strategic supply chain management, technical and service selling, or business-to-business sales management. These applied courses develop practical skills in inventory control, process optimization, transportation strategy, customer relationship management and sales engineering while connecting technical systems with organizational performance.
Graduates are equipped to evaluate supply chain performance, improve operational efficiency, support enterprise-level logistics decisions and communicate technical value to customers and organizational stakeholders. The concentration supports career paths such as supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, operations planner, procurement specialist, sales engineer and distribution manager.
The smart manufacturing concentration prepares Industrial Engineering Technology students to lead in digitally connected, data-driven production environments. The curriculum combines industrial control, cloud computing, manufacturing information systems, machine learning and advanced analytics to support the development and operation of modern smart factories.
Students select coursework in areas such as industrial control systems, smart manufacturing cloud applications, production information systems, machine learning and manufacturing analytics, and nature-inspired design and materials. Through applied learning, they explore technologies such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and cloud platforms.
The concentration emphasizes the horizontal and vertical integration of manufacturing systems, connecting shop-floor equipment and operational data with enterprise systems and decision-making platforms. Students learn to use real-time data, production analytics and intelligent applications to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, flexibility and reliability.
Graduates are prepared to analyze complex production systems, improve industrial processes and implement scalable technology solutions across manufacturing enterprises. Potential career paths include smart manufacturing engineering, production systems integration, manufacturing analytics, industrial automation, digital transformation and Industry 4.0 implementation.
Potential Employers
Boeing
Caterpillar
General Mills
PepsiCo
Potential Job Titles
Industrial engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Production manager
Quality control engineer
The industrial engineering technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Industrial Engineering Technology and similarly named programs.
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My experiences in the Polytechnic and at Purdue have prepared me well, building a diverse knowledge base of theoretical, technical and hands-on skills as well as the ability to continue learning and adapting. Something I will take with me is the desire to learn, get my hands dirty, and truly experience the work I am doing while asking questions and looking for support when I need it."
I was asked during the interview about my hands-on experience, which set me apart from engineering majors. I explained how I had done labs that were hands-on, learning milling and other operations that I will do at my new job. Dr. Gaurav Nanda helped me a lot as a professor—he always answered my questions and made me feel comfortable asking anything."