Department of Engineering Technology
We offer students hands-on experience solving design problems, making graduates career-ready and attractive to prospective employers.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
Graduate
The DSSA Program has helped me gain knowledge and skills when using hand held tools, 3D Modeling, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and many other skilled areas. These skills will help me attain internships and give me a greater career advantage
Additional Resources
Student Resources
From specialty scholarships to internship opportunities, see how we can help you succeed.
Research Facilities
Explore the tools that fuel our hands-on discovery and innovation.
Students are engaged in national collegiate competitions. The Hydraulic Bike Team won the Best Workmanship Award at the NFPA's National Hydraulic Vehicle Challenge competition in Colorado.
Industry supported lab environments are equipped with articulated robotic arms, mobile robot-bases and machine vision systems. From autonomous vehicles to sensor-driven manufacturing systems, robotic innovations are at the forefront of technology advances today.
Collegiate competitions present the same type of situation that students will encounter after joining the workforce. PNW Motorsports Team won First Place in the Sled Pull competition among other accomplishments at the SAE Baja event held in Tennessee.
By partnering with regional industry, the technology laboratories are maintained at state-of-the-art levels. The college has invested more than $300,000 in facility enhancements to its laboratories.
News & Announcements
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
Lifting others up: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Alejandro Campos
Alejandro Campos, ‘24, highly values the different relationships he was able to build at Purdue University Northwest.
PNW’s Baja Racing team shines at Midwest competition
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Baja Racing team excelled at the fall 2024 Midwest Baja SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) competition, including winning the top business presentation among over 200 colleges and universities.
Upcoming Engineering Technology Events
Jan 22
Weather Alert: Remote OperationsDue to extreme weather conditions, both Hammond and Westville campuses will operate remotely on Tuesday, January 21.
Jan 26
Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2025Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.
Feb 04
Deadline to Submit Spring 2025 Residency ApplicationSubmit your Residency Application and supporting documents to the Registrar’s Office by 4:30 pm.
Feb 19
Pride Professional Development NightJoin the Career Center for Pride Professional Development Night!
Accreditation
All of the Engineering Technology undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET