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Online Engineering Technician Training

Become an Engineering Technician

Are you a problem solver and a team player? Why not consider a career as an engineering technician? An engineering technician needs a practical understanding of engineering concepts to assist engineers and technologists in projects relating to research and development, implementation, or operation. This online engineering technician course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career as an engineering technician quickly.

This advanced manufacturing training course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for this manufacturing role. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, machining, quality, grinding, electrical systems, automation, motor controls, additive manufacturing, assembly, design, and management necessary to work as an engineering technician.

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What you will learn

Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM
Inspection Methods
Metallurgy and Materials Science
CNC Controls and Programming
Programmable Logic Control and Programming
Electrical Systems
Fabrication and Assembly Processes
Additive Manufacturing Processes
Composite Processing
Product, Process, and Production Design and Management

How you will benefit

Prepare for a career as a tool and die maker, die maker, tool and die machinist, or toolmaker
Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job
Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

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syllabus

Abrasives

Grinding Processes 201
Grinding Safety 211
Basic Grinding Theory 221
Basics of the Surface Grinder 231
Basics of the Cylindrical Grinder 232
Basics of the Centerless Grinder 233
Setup for the Surface Grinder 241
Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 242
Setup for the Centerless Grinder 243
Surface Grinder Operation 252
Cylindrical Grinder Operation 253
Introduction to Grinding Fluids 261
Grinding Ferrous Metals 311
Grinding Nonferrous Materials 321
Grinding Wheel Materials 331
Grinding Wheel Geometry 361

Additive Manufacturing

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing 111
Additive Manufacturing Safety 121
The Basic Additive Manufacturing Process 131
Additive Manufacturing Methods and Materials 141
Design for Additive Manufacturing 201
Additive Manufacturing Materials Science 211
Integrating Additive Manufacturing with Traditional Manufacturing 221
Additive Manufacturing a Secondary Process 231

Adhesives

Intro to Adhesive Bonding 110
Basics of the Bonding Process 120
Intro to Adhesive Properties 130
Types of Adhesives 140
Surface Preparation 210
Steps of Adhesive Application 220

CNC

Introduction to CNC Machines 201
Basics of the CNC Lathe 211
Basics of the CNC Mill 212
Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221
Coordinates for the CNC Mill 212
Basics of G Code Programming 231
Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 251
Control Panel Functions for CNC Mill 252
Offsets on the CNC Lathe 261
Offsets on the CNC Mill 262
Creating a CNC Turning Program 301
Creating a CNC Milling Program 302
Calculations for Programming the Lathe 311
Calculations for Programming the Mill 312
Canned Cycles for Lathe 321
Canned Cycles for the Mill 322

CNC Controls: Fanuc

Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
Fanuc Mill: Entering Offsets 260
Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 265
Fanuc Mill: Locating Program Zero 270
Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275
Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 285
Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 310
Fanuc Lathe: Program Storage 315
Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320
Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325

CNC Controls: Haas

Haas Mill: Classic Control Panel Overview 250
Haas Lathe Classic Control Panel Overview 256
Haas Mill Classic Controls: Entering Offsets 260
Haas Lathe Classic Controls: Entering Offsets 265
Haas Mill Classic Controls: Locating Program Zero 270
Hass Lathe Classic Controls: Locating Program Zero 275
Haas Mill Classic Controls: Program Execution 280
Hass Lathe Classic Controls: Program Execution 285
Haas Mill Classic Controls: Program Storage 310
Hass Mill Classic Controls: Program Storage 320
Haas Lathe Classic Controls: First Part Runs 325

Hass Controls: Mazak

Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
Mazak Mill: Locating Program 270
Mazak Lathe: Locating Program 275
Mazak Mill: Entering Offsets 280
Mazak Lathe: Entering Offsets 285
Creating EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 286
Creating EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 287
Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 288
Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Lathe 289
Mazak Mill: Program Execution 290
Mazak Lathe: Program Execution 295
Mazak Mill: Program Storage 310
Mazak Lathe: Program Storage 315
Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 320
Mazak Lathe: Frist Part Runs 325

Composites

Safety for Composite Processing 115
Overview of Composite Processes 120
Traditional Composites 125
Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 130
Advanced Materials for Composites 135
Intro to Lay-up and Spray-up Molding 140
Intro to Compression Molding 170
Surface Finishing Composites 190
Vacuum Bagging Technique: Single-sided Bagging 230
Composite Inspection and Defect Prevention 240
Repair Methods for Composites 250

Electrical Systems

Electrical Units 101
Safety for Electrical Work 111
Introduction to Circuits 201
Introduction to Magnetism 211
DC Circuit Components 221
NEC® Overview 231
AC Fundamentals 241
Electrical Instruments 251
Electrical Print Reading 261
DC Power Sources 271
AC Power Sources 281
Introduction to Semiconductors 283
Conductor Selection 291
Series Circuit Calculation 301
Parallel Circuit Calculations 311
Battery Selection 321

Fasteners

Introduction to Assembly 101
Intro to Fastener Ergonomics 130
Properties for Fastener 200
Safety for Assembly 211
Introduction to Fastener Threads 221
Overview of Threaded Fasteners 231
Tools for Threaded Fasteners 235
Overview of Non-Threaded Fasteners 241
Understanding Torque 245
Threaded Fastener Selection 255

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

The Forces of Fluid Power 201

Inspection

Basic Measurement 101
Calibration Fundamentals 111
Basics of Tolerance 121
Blueprint Reading 131
Hole Standards and Inspection 141
Thread Standards and Inspection 151
Surface Texture and Inspection 201
Interpreting Prints 231
Introduction to GD&T 301
Major Rules of GD&T 311
Inspecting a Prismatic Part 321
Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 331
Advanced Hole Inspection 341
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 351
Inspecting with CMM's 361
In-Line Inspection Applications 381

Lean

Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
Total Productive Maintenance 141
5S Overview 151
Intro to Six Sigma 171
Troubleshooting 181
SPC Overview 211
Metrics for Lean 231
Process Flow Charting 241
Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
Management Tools: Product and Process Design 275
Six sigma Goals and Tools 310

Manual Machining

Manual Mill Basics 201
Engine Lathe Basics 211
Manual Mill Setup 231
Manual Mill Operation 251
Engine Lathe Operation 261
Holemaking on the Manual Mill 271
Threading on the Engine Lathe 311
Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 311

Materials

Introduction to Physical Properties 101
Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
Introduction to Metals 121
Introduction to Plastics 131
Introduction to Ceramics 141
Introduction to Composites 151
Introduction to Metal Manufacturing 180
Classification of Steel 201
Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 211
Hardness Testing 221
Ferrous Metals 231
Nonferrous Metals 241
Thermoplastics 251
Thermosets 261
Exotic Alloy 301

Mechanical Systems

Forces of Machines 121

Metal Cutting

Safety for Metal Cutting 101
Cutting Processes 111
Overview of Machine Tools 121
Basic Cutting Theory 201
Band Saw Operation 211
Introduction to Metal Cutting Fluids 221
Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 231
Speed and Feed for the Mill 311
Hard Turning 315
Cutting Tool Materials 321
Machining Titanium Alloys 325
Carbide Grade Selection 331
ANSI Insert Selection 341
Lathe Tool Geometry 351
Drill Tool Geometry 371
Impact of Workpiece Materials 391

Motor Controls

Relays, Contractors, and Motor Starters 201
Control Devices 211
Distribution Systems 221
Limit Switches and Proximity Sensors 231
Introduction to Electric Motors 301
Symbols and Diagrams for Motors 311
Logic and Line Diagrams 312
DC Motor Applications 321
AC Motor Applications 322
Specs for Servomotors 330
Solenoids 331
Timers and Counters 340
Reversing Motor Circuits 341
Photonic Semiconductor Devices 355
Photoelectric and Ultrasonic Devices 365
Reduced Voltage Starting 370
Solid-State Relays and Starters 375
Deceleration Methods 380
Acceleration Methods 385

PLC's

Introduction to PLCs 201
Hardware for PLCs 211
Basics of Ladder Logic 221
Numbering Systems and Codes 222
PLC Input and Outputs 231
Basic Programming for PLCs 241
PLC Counters and Timers 251
Networking for PLCs 261
Hand-Held Programmers of PLCs 280
PLC Diagrams and Programs 300
Overview of PLC Registers 305
PLC Program Control Instructions 310
Math for PLCs 320
Sequencer Instructions for PLCs 330
PLC Installation Practices 340

PLCs: Siemens

Basics of Siemens PLCs 200
Siemens PLC Hardware 210
Numbers, Codes, and Data Types for Siemens PLCs 220
Siemens PLC Communication 230
Siemens PLC Inputs and Outputs 240
Siemens Human Machine Interfaces 250
Siemens SIMATIC Modular PLCs 260
Siemens PLC Programming Concepts 270
Basic Ladder Diagram Programming for Siemens PLCs 280
Basic Function Block Diagram Programming for Siemens PLCs 290
Ladder Diagram Timers and Counters for Siemens PLCs 300
Function Block Diagram Timers and Counters for Siemens PLCs 310
Additional Ladder Diagram Instructions for Siemens PLCs 320
Additional Function Block Diagram Instructions for Siemens PLCs 330
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 340
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs 350
Siemens Safety Integrated for Factory Automation 360

Quality

ISO 9001:2015 Review 122
Approaches to Maintenance 131
Process Design and Development 133
Process Design and Development 134
Production System Design and Development 136
Equipment/Tool Design and Development 137

Robotics

Automated Systems and Controls 216
Network Integration for Robot Workcells 376

Safety

Introduction to OSHA 101
Ergonomics 102
Personal Protective Equipment 111
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conversation 121
Respiratory Safety 131
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
SDS and Hazard Communication 151
Bloodborne Pathogens 161
Walking and Working Surfaces 171
Fire Safety and Prevention 181
Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
Safety for Lifting Devices 211
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
Confined Spaces 231
Environmental Safety Hazards 241
Machine Guarding 271

Shop Essentials (Applied Mathematics)

Math Fundamentals 101
Applied and Engineering Sciences 110
Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
Units of Measurement 112
Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I 124
Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II 125
Algebra Fundamentals 141
Geometry: Triangles 161
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
Trigonometry: Sine Bar Applications 221
Statistics 231
Concepts of Calculus 310

Supervisor Essentials

Essentials of Leadership 100
Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
Basics of Manufacturing Costs 140
Conflict Resolution Principles 150
Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
Team Leadership 160
Manufacturing Management 180
Personal Effectiveness 190
Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
Performance Management and the Law 230

Welding

Welding Safety Essentials 101
PPE for Welding 111
Welding Fumes and Gases Safety 121
Electrical Safety for Welding 131
Introduction to Welding 141
Introduction to Welding Processes 151
Math Fundamentals for Welding 161
Geometry Fundamentals for Welding 171
Material Tests for Welding 201
Welding Ferrous Metals 211
Welding Nonferrous Metals 212
Overview of Weld Types 221
Overview of Weld Defects 222
Welding Symbols and Codes 231
Fabrication Process 232
Electrical Power for Arc Welding 241
Introduction GMAW 251
Introduction SMAW 252
Introduction to FCAW 261
Introduction to GTAW 262
Overview of Soldering 271
Thermal Cutting Overview 281
Oxyfuel Cutting Applications 282
Plasma Cutting 283
Introduction to Automation 291
GMAW Applications 301
Advanced GMAW Applications 302
BB.SMAW Applications 311
FCAW Applications 321
GTAW Applications 331

Workforce Essentials

Essentials of Communication 115

Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)

Safety Awareness in Manufacturing
Fire Safety
5S and Hand Tool Identification
Inspecting Outer Diameters I
Inspection Outer Diameters II
Inspecting Groove Width
Inspecting Thread Sizes
Inspecting Inside Diameter
Inspecting Depth
Establishing Datums

Instructor

This is a completely self-pace course. Additional support will be provided through email and phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary of an engineering technician?

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of an engineering technician in the United States is $63,191 per year.

What is advanced manufacturing?

According to Manufacturing.org, advanced manufacturing refers to the use of innovative technologies to create new and existing products.

What specific skills in advanced manufacturing will I learn in this course?

These are just a few of the advanced manufacturing skills you will learn in this course:

Advanced Manufacturing Processes: Understanding various manufacturing techniques like CNC machining, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and automation.
Industrial Automation Systems: Knowledge of PLC programming and robotics, a skill set that is becoming increasingly important.
Mechatronic Systems: Understanding the integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems is valuable in advanced manufacturing.

Does the course include a focus on quality control and process improvement techniques?

Yes, this course has one lesson on Lean and one lesson on Quality. The lessons focus on ISO 9001, process design and development, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.

How is advanced manufacturing different from traditional manufacturing, and does the course cover these differences?

Traditional manufacturing relies on manual or mechanical processes that have been used for decades (e.g., lathes, mills, welding).

Advanced manufacturing uses innovative technology like automation, robotics, CNC machines, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and AI.

Example for an engineering technician:

Traditional: An engineering technician uses a manual lathe to cut a metal rod to size, measuring by hand with calipers.
Advanced: A technician uploads a CAD file into a CNC machine, which automatically cuts the metal rod to exact specs using digital controls, then inspects it using a laser scanner.

This covers three different types of CNCs, as well as basic programming and program execution on the machines. The course also provides a module on manual machining, so the learner will have versatility in this evolving industry.

How will this course prepare me for a specific role in advanced manufacturing?

This course will prepare you for an early-career role, such as a junior engineering technician, engineering assistant, or engineering technician.

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