From automobiles to aerospace, machined parts are everywhere. With a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, you can be a part of the action! Explore the potential of 3D printers in our state-of-the-art rapid prototyping lab. Learn how to introduce new levels of productivity into the complexities of cutting-edge automated manufacturing operations. And take away a diverse skillset with cross training in advanced manufacturing systems, robotic applications, industrial electronics, and engineering economics.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
8
Semesters
43
Courses
130
Credits
Fall 2026
5 courses 15 credits
60% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
5 courses 16 credits
60% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
5 courses 16 credits
80% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
5 courses 17 credits
80% program-specific courses
Fall 2028
5 courses 16 credits
60% program-specific courses
Spring 2028
6 courses 16 credits
83% program-specific courses
Fall 2029
6 courses 17 credits
50% program-specific courses
Spring 2029
6 courses 17 credits
50% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring or summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
97%
Overall Placement
4.6
Million Jobs Expected to Open in the Next 10 Years
$54K
Salary reported within six months of graduation
Two victories. Twelve top-ten finishes. One team united by a relentless can-do spirit. That's Baja SAE at Penn College. When you live and learn alongside a community of hands-on learners, designing and building an all-terrain car is second nature. And our team is always up for the challenge. Meet the crew and get a snapshot of the ethos that drives this team to victory.
The Penn College Baja SAE team recently captured the coveted first-place finish. Twice. First in Tennessee and next in New York, the all-star team outperformed a strong field from around the world in the famed endurance event. Rugged terrain, changing elevation, and tight turns were no match for the team’s grit and their buggy’s durability. Meet the team. Hear their story. And re-live the victory that will fuel all future competitions.
Thanks to alumni Larry Ward's generous $1 million+ donation, the machining lab has undergone extensive renovations, including 50 new machines for the 14,299 square-foot lab. Check it out!
Get a glimpse of the student-athlete experience at Penn College through the eyes of Gavin Baer. He’s a member of the golf team and pursuing his bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. In this video, you’ll learn why Gavin chose Penn College and how he’s proud to call himself a Wildcat.
Get hands-on experience with an array of additive manufacturing and reverse engineering equipment. Test your skills with additive manufacturing equipment including professional and production fused deposition modeling units, liquid droplet technology, two MakerBot Replicator fifth generation units, and several other consumer grade machines. Here, you'll also find five computer workstations loaded with design and machine client software along with several workbenches with common prototyping tools and supplies.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Automated Manufacturing & Machining student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 138 scholarships.
Penn College alumnus establishes three $100,000 scholarships
April 02, 2026
Larry A. Ward, a longtime benefactor and distinguished alumnus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, has added to his philanthropic legacy by establishing…
Collaboration benefits Penn College automation students
February 10, 2026
A creative collaboration between Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty and staff has resulted in an ergonomically friendly addition to the institution’s…
VIDEO: Making a mill stop
January 08, 2026
Follow along in a Penn College-produced video as students Skyler R. Childs, of Horsham, and Grace A. Sheehan, of Loretto, manufacture a mill stop for their…
Johnson Controls continues support for Penn College students
November 20, 2025
For the third consecutive year, Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Johnson Controls that aims to support students…
Corporate Tomorrow Maker conducts campus event
October 14, 2025
A Pennsylvania College of Technology Corporate Tomorrow Maker recently conducted a manufacturing and education event on campus for students and industry…
Penn College Baja team competes in South Carolina
October 10, 2025
Although they didn’t achieve their typical top-10 finish, the Pennsylvania College of Technology team performed well at Baja SAE Carolina and is already working…
Alumnus’ gift leads to new student opportunities at Penn College
September 29, 2025
With a $300,000 gift from alumnus Larry A. Ward, Pennsylvania College of Technology is creating an innovative lab on its main campus to bridge the gap between…
Entrustment renewed for high-tech machine at Penn College
September 22, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology students will continue to have access to a high-tech manufacturing system, thanks to an entrustment renewal. Otto Bihler…
Penn College students lead in manufacturing scholarships
July 15, 2025
Students from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Engineering Technologies top the nation in scholarships received from a foundation dedicated to…
Penn College Baja team registers another top-10 finish
June 18, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology added to its storied history in Baja SAE competitions with a ninth-place showing out of 84 schools in the recent endurance…
Student
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
When she walked into a machine shop for the first time, Courtney knew it was where she belonged.
Faculty
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Meet Howard, instructor of automated manufacturing, machine tool technology, and mechatronics.
Faculty
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
John's passion for creating and drive for innovation spurred his decision to choose a career in machining.
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Join other students, across various majors, and apply your skills to design a vehicle to compete in regular Baja SAE competitions.
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
“My favorite thing about Penn College is how flexible the learning environment is. Being able to apply theory and hands-on training to our own ideas and see them come to life is the best thing that I’ve taken away from my studies.”
Months of painstaking work resulted in an impressive showing on the international stage at the recent Society of Automotive Engineers’ event in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Featuring a new, student-designed continuously variable transmission, the college’s single-seat, off-road vehicle finished eighth out of 96 cars in the endurance race at Baja SAE Tennessee Tech.
Accredited Testing/Certification Institute for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Automated Manufacturing & Machining Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Keith Blair
Manufacturing Engineer
L-3 Communications
Mr. Richard C Bloom
Principal Process Development Engineer
First Quality Products, Inc.
Mr. Walter Boguslaw
Manufacturing Engineer
Harold Beck & Sons
Mr. Michael Brown
Manufacturing Engineer
Keystone Friction Hinge
Mr. Anthony Cicero
Regional Manager
TRAK Machine Tools
Mr. Bryan E Harlacker
Process Engineer IV
Jabil Healthcare
Mr. Kenneth F Healy
Executive Vice President & Director of Engineering
PMF Industries Inc.
Mr. Robert Lazzari
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Johnson Controls Navy Systems
Mr. Zach Mazur
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Busch Manufacturing
Ms. Jennifer Miller
Engineering & Operations Director
Textron Systems Corp., Lycoming Engines
Mr. Glenn Poirier
VP Sales & Marketing
MetalKraft Industries
Mr. Gary Slawik
Manager
Bihler of America
Mr. Chris Washinger
Sales and Applications Engineer
Iscar Metals Inc.
Mr. Alex Witter
Director of Engineering
Keystone Friction Hinge
Faculty, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Assistant Professor, CNC Machining & Automation
Dakota Harrison
Faculty, CNC Machining & Automation
Daniel Ravizza
Faculty, CNC Machining & Automation
Bryan Schaefer
Faculty, CNC Machining & Automation
Assistant Professor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining, Co-Department Head
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining, Co-Department Head
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Machine Tool Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Metal Fabrication Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Polymer Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Ultrasonic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing
Competency Credential
Radiographic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing
Competency Credential
Polymer Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Welding Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Polymer Processing
Certificate
Welding
Certificate
Non-Destructive Testing
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Apprenticeship Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
