Engineering Technology Support Specialist

Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu

Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu

Program Overview

Mission:

The program prepares students for entry-level employment and provides additional training for individuals working in manufacturing and high-technology industries. This certificate isupports entry into the manufacturing career cluster.

Description:

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as Engineering Support Specialists in manufacturing and engineering environments. Students develop skills supporting engineering design, manufacturing processes, testing, and quality control. The program also provides supplemental training for individuals currently employed in technical occupations.

Continue Your Education

Apply this certificate toward:

• Engineering Technology A.S.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of industrial processes and material properties.
2. Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.
4. Demonstrate understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements.
5. Summarize quality assurance methods and quality control concepts.
6. Demonstrate proficiency using tools, instruments, and testing devices.
7. Implement basic troubleshooting skills.
8. Apply appropriate communication skills.
9. Apply appropriate math skills.
10. Evaluate modern business practices and strategies.
11. Demonstrate employability skills.

Completion Requirement:

• Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.

Financial Aid

The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information, see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Career and Labor Market Information

Graduates may pursue employment in Engineering Technology Support Specialist-related fields, including roles such as Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Electronics Technician, Automation Technician, Quality Assurance Technician. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 1,428 workers are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $62,070 and 147 annual job openings.

Occupational Overview: Support engineering and manufacturing activities through testing, documentation, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and technical production support.

Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $44,510 | 50th percentile: $62,070 | 90th percentile: $84,390.

Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS OEWS Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 17-3023 and 17-3026.

Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

Program Specific Courses

21 Credits

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

2nd Semester

Total Credit Hours: 21