Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. at Penn State
Bring your ideas to life and build everything from smart home automation to the interstellar tech that powers the Mars Rover with a degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET).
EMET is the vital bridge between hardware and intelligence. It integrates mechanical design, electronics, and automated computer control—from manufacturing robotics to autonomous systems—to create smarter machines, optimize production, and engineer hands-on solutions to the world’s most complex physical challenges.
At Penn State Beaver, you’ll be in the lab inventing, prototyping, and testing real robotic and mechatronic systems while building future-ready skills. Our students tackle tangible, real-world problems by designing practical innovations, whether that means engineering automated solar panels or building smart, sensor-driven machinery. You will engage in Industry collaboration and gain the exact hands-on, troubleshooting skills that top employers look for in high-tech industries.
In addition to learning from expert faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, you will benefit from a program aligned with the highest global standards. Penn State’s EMET program is ABET-accredited, giving you a distinct competitive advantage in the job market and ensuring you are fully prepared for critical, high-paying engineering roles.*
*Note: Many U.S. states require professional licensure for certain engineering roles. To see how this program aligns with your career goals, please visit Penn State's Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures interactive map.
What You’ll Learn
- Computer aided design (CAD)
- Electric circuit design
- How to design products and production processes
- How solar energy is converted to electrical energy and how it can be used
- Robotics systems
- Manufacturing control systems
Internships & Careers
Penn State Beaver students have completed internships or gained employment at many companies including:
- Advanced Acoustic Concepts
- General Electric
- Hitachi
- Intervala: Electronics Manufacturing Service Provider
- Kennametal
- Seimens
- U.S. Steel
- Westinghouse
Career Paths
- Advanced manufacturing
- Aerospace engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Biotechnology
- Energy and utilities
- Electronics
- Healthcare
- Research and development
