Corning Expansion Adding New Jobs in North Carolina
Earn a Degree in 2.5 Years at ECPI University’s Raleigh Campus and Join the Carolina's Advanced Manufacturing Sector
It’s a fairly simple concept. High-speed robots and advanced automated systems can manufacture just about anything better and cheaper than low-wage overseas manual labor. That’s why the United States has once again reclaimed its spot as a leader in global manufacturing – and North and South Carolina, both homes to ECPI University campuses, are helping lead the way.
The latest example: Glassware manufacturer Corning has announced plans to add 428 new jobs at two North Carolina facilities during the next three years. According to a news report in The News & Observer, the company plans to build two new facilities, a high-volume manufacturing plant in Durham County and a distribution center in Edgecombe County, bringing its total investment to approximately $275 million.
You might be wondering what humans do at these plants, since so much of the work is performed by robots and automated machinery. Well, those systems can’t take care of themselves. That’s what high-skilled engineering technologists do. They’re the ones who do the programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
It’s fascinating work and if you think this is something you might be interested in, then read on. The first thing you need to know is that engineering technologists rarely learn on the job. They go to school. They can begin with an Associate degree or a Bachelor’s degree. Either way, you don’t necessarily have to spend four years in college, especially if you enroll at ECPI University's Raleigh campus, located just a short distance from Corning’s Durham facility.
Through our year-round, accelerated schedule, you can earn an Associate degree in as little as 1.5 years or a Bachelor’s in just 2.5 years. We offer two degree programs directly aligned with advanced manufacturing.
The Electronics Engineering Technology program allows you to specialize in a key area. Through ECPI University’s hand-on learning environment, you can be prepared to:
- Use testing and measuring instruments to acquire data, analyze problems, and design a system or process
- Identify, analyze and solve technical problems
- Demonstrate an ability to manage engineering technology projects
- Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components
In addition to specialists, employers are also looking for people who have a working knowledge of each aspect of the operation. That’s what the Mechatronics graduates can do for you. In addition to electronics, the curriculum in this program also focuses on:
- Applied Mechanics
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Materials Science
- Computer Programming and Networks
So, what are you waiting for? Take a moment and connect with ECPI University and its Raleigh campus today and learn how you can prepare for a future in advanced manufacturing with either a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology with a Focus in Mechatronics or a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology.
It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!
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