College of Engineering Technology
JOH 200
1009 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231) 591-2890
Fax: (231) 591-2946
Bachelor's Degree
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Electrify Your Future
You’re ready to turn your curiosity for how things work into a career where innovation meets real-world impact. At Ferris State, the Electronics and Automation Engineering Technology program gives you the tools to design, build, and troubleshoot the systems that power modern life. From robotics and automated manufacturing to renewable energy and embedded electronics, you'll learn through hands-on labs, industry partnerships, and faculty who teach and mentor directly in the classroom. You’ll gain the confidence to step onto the factory floor, into the research lab, or across the engineering team table prepared to make a difference.
Hands-On Electronics and Automation Training
Your professors will be in the lab beside you, guiding you through setup, testing, and troubleshooting. Every course is designed to help you apply classroom theory directly to real equipment and projects, ensuring you graduate ready to solve problems in real time.
Engineering Internships and Capstone Projects
Before graduation, you’ll complete an internship and a senior capstone project. Many students receive full-time job offers from their internships with companies like John Deere, Boeing, Ford, and Gentex. These experiences connect you with industry mentors and help you graduate with a professional portfolio.
Career Opportunities
Automation engineers, robotics specialists, quality control engineers, and electronics innovators are all in demand across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and renewable energy. With 80% of students receiving offers before graduation, you’ll enter a thriving job market where your skills matter.
Student Organizations in Robotics and Engineering
When you join organizations like the Ferris Institute for Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), you’ll connect with peers, faculty, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of electronics and automation.
Program Details
What You Will Study
At Ferris State, you’ll gain the technical expertise and adaptable mindset to keep pace with rapidly evolving industries like robotics, electronics technology, and intelligent embedded systems.
- Advanced electronics design and troubleshooting
- Industrial automation and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Robotics integration and mechatronics systems
- Renewable energy and power distribution technology
- Embedded systems, sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Data-driven quality control and systems testing
- Project management and professional communication
Career Outlook
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