Electronics Engineering Technology

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Program Overview

The Electronics Engineering Technology program prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to work with electronics engineers to design, develop, and manufacture industrial and consumer electronic equipment. You will learn how to operate, program, test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as industrial control systems, navigational equipment, two-way radios, wireless technologies, radar, and computer systems. You will gain hands-on training with:

Electrical schematic reading and drafting
Electronic communications
Electronics manufacturing
Electronics maintenance
Computer and business machine repair
Electronics design and development
In-depth computer programming with hardware interfacing
Networking

Transfer Information

A formal articulation agreement allows you to transfer your Electronics Engineering Technology coursework to the Electrical Engineering Technology program or the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa to earn a bachelor's degree.

If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

Faculty Spotlight

Steve Novak

"I've always enjoyed helping others and teaching has allowed me to blend that with my love of electronics for more than 35 years. I believe hands-on training is important when learning electronics, and the success of students at Hawkeye is a passion of mine. Our students are trying to make better lives for themselves, and I'm happy to help them get there."

Courses

Core Courses

Principles of Engineering
DC and AC Electricity
Basic Mechanical Systems
Electronics Math I and II
Industrial Safety Mechanical Systems
Electronics Drafting
Technical Drawing and CAD
Operational Amplifiers
Applied Computer Programming
Electronic Devices
Digital Circuits and Systems
Visual Basic
Communication Circuits I and II
Electronics Design Project I and II
Computer Systems
Applied Physics
Industrial Electronics
Introduction to Networking
Embedded Processors

Program Details

Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Required number of credits: 85

Program Start: Fall

Careers

Positions

Graduates generally find employment at manufacturing, technology, and engineering companies. Positions include but are not limited to:

Medical electronics technician
Electronics communication technician
Manufacturing test technician
Engineering technician
Computer repair technician
Computer software technician
Business machine service technician
Computer network technician
Industrial maintenance technician
Quality assurance technicians

Example Careers and Average Wages
	Entry	Average	Experienced
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	$43,800	$61,000	$69,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairers for Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$42,700	$56,100	$62,800

Source: 2018 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development

Employers

The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:
Business	Location
Collins Aerospace	Cedar Rapids, IA
ConAgra Foods, Inc.	Waterloo, IA
John Deere	Waterloo, IA
MercyOne	Waterloo, IA
Nestlé USA	Waverly, IA
Qorvo, Inc.	Cedar Rapids, IA
Randstad Technologies	Cedar Rapids, IA
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.	Cedar Rapids, IA
Target Distribution Center	Cedar Falls, IA

Admissions Requirements

Apply at Hawkeye

Complete Hawkeye's online admissions application to apply and be considered for the Electronics Engineering Technology program.
Request to have your transcripts sent to the Admissions office.

Basic Skill Competencies

In order to be eligible for the Electronics Engineering Technology program, all students must meet minimum score requirements and/or successfully complete the required college success courses in English, reading, and math with a "C" grade or higher at Hawkeye Community College or comparable courses at another accredited college. For appropriate college success course placement, work with your program advisor.

Minimum score requirements
ACT	ACCUPLACER	COMPASS	ACCUPLACER Next Generation
16 Reading	58 Reading	69 Reading	239 Reading
16 English	64 Sentence Skills	41 Writing	240 Writing
19 Math	85 Elementary Algebra	42 Algebra	259 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics

Program Acceptance

Applicants meeting the Basic Skill Competencies are eligible for acceptance.

Applicants not meeting the Basic Skill Competencies will be accepted to a pre-program. As a pre-program student, you will begin with general education and prerequisite classes. An advisor will help you create an academic plan to meet your program admission requirements. Once you have completed your pre-program coursework contact Admissions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Contact Us
Admissions		Email us	319-296-4000	Hawkeye Center 114
Student Success Specialist	Natasha Ceasar	Email me	319-296-2329 ext.1062	Buchanan Hall 126 Butler Hall 122
Program Advisor	Steve Novak	Email me	319-296-2329 ext.1308	Bremer Hall 143
Administrative Assistant	Connie Smith	Email me	319-296-4009	Buchanan Hall 128
Dean	Dave Grunklee	Email me	319-296-4042	Butler Hall 131A

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