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Automotive and Engineering Technology

Welcome to the School of Automotive and Engineering Technology Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in automotive and engineering technology and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field. Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

Majors Aligned with this Community

  • Automotive Technology
  • Plastics Technology
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Pitt State Intern: Lessons Learned

By Bryan Morris, Mechanical Engineering Technology major, May 2027 Grad

Yesterday, I gave a presentation discussing the entirety of my internship at NexGen.

That’s right, my time at the job site is coming to a close, winding down after a …

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Career Development Four-Year Checklist for Students

Students shouldn’t wait to engage with the Career Development office until they are looking for an internship or graduating and …

Professional Associations for Automotive Technology Majors

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts …

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