Some graduates are involved in the development of products by determining why they fail and making appropriate design changes or production modifications. Customer service specialists for major computer companies analyze manufacturing processes, design computer control configurations and supervise the installation and maintenance of systems. Graduates also have acquired positions as line supervisors responsible for the production of electronic products. Most graduates advance to higher-level technical management and general management positions. Demand for graduates of the electronics technology program is high.
All students completing the major are able to select from several job offers in the field.
It is anticipated that demand in electronics and computer technology will continue to be strong. Further career enhancement can be gained by obtaining an advanced degree. The college offers a master's degree in industrial technology with a related concentration. The electronics and computer concentration ranges from the DC and AC theory of circuits to medium and large-scale integration as reflected in the microprocessor. Instrumentation and control of manufacturing processes, electronic communication and computer systems and interfacing complete this area of study.