Engineering CAD Technology

Program Description

Are you looking for a career that mixes creativity and technology? Enroll in Hennepin Tech's Engineering CAD program to prepare for a career in mechanical drafting and manufacturing.

In this two-year program, you’ll learn to use software to make detailed drawings from rough sketches, layouts, and written instructions. You'll turn your ideas into precise designs and professional drawings used in manufacturing.

Our courses teach you the basics of 3D printing with Bambu Labs machines, so you can make your designs real. As a skilled CAD engineer, you'll be important in the design and production process.

With a two-year associate's degree, you'll be ready to start a successful career in design and development. Students with an A.A.S. or diploma in Engineering CAD Technology from Hennepin Tech can transfer credits to a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management at MSU Moorhead.

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall, Spring, or Summer
Campus: Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

Since a mechanical designer is responsible for developing and maintaining product documentation with solid models, assemblies, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and prototype assemblies. Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are two of the best indicators for success in this industry.

Blueprint reading should be taken early in your studies to determine your ability to understand two-dimensional representation of three-dimensional objects. Because this industry relies heavily on Computer-Aided Design software to develop products, familiarity with computers and computer software is helpful.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).

Articulations

An articulation agreement between Hennepin Technical College and Minnesota State University Moorhead will facilitate credit transfer of Hennepin Tech 's Engineering CAD Technology A.A.S. or diploma toward a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management at MSU-Moorhead.

Industry Partners

We are currently seeking advisory board members. A member of the board would provide input into the direction of the program. If you are interested, please contact Rick.Montzka@HennepinTech.edu.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
3D Printing System Maintenance	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie		Yes
Additive Manufacturing Designer	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie		Yes
AutoCAD Operator	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Creo Parametric Operator	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Engineering CAD Technology	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF Brooklyn Park PDF Eden Prairie	Yes
Engineering CAD Technology	Diploma	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF Brooklyn Park PDF Eden Prairie	Yes
SOLIDWORKS Operator	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Rick Montzka
Phone: 763-488-2501
Email: Rick.Montzka@HennepinTech.edu

Peg Armstrong-Larsen
Phone: 952-995-1565
Email: Peggy.Armstrong-Larsen@HennepinTech.edu