Variant of CIP 2011- STEM groupings
a.3 - Engineering and engineering technology
Engineering and engineering technology: This class contains all CIP instructional programs classified as engineering or engineering technology.
15. - Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects.
15.04 - Electromechanical and instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.0401 to 15.0499.
15.0401 - Biomedical technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing biological or medical systems and products. These programs include courses in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- bioengineering technology
- biomedical electronics
- biomedical engineering technology
- biomedical technician
- biomedical technology
Exclusion(s)
- biomedical engineering(14.0501)
- biomedical laboratory technologist(51.1005)
- biotechnology laboratory technician(41.0101)
- forensic science(43.0106)
- medical biology(26.0102)
15.0403 - Electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. These programs include courses in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- electrodynamics technology
- electromechanical engineering technology
- electromechanical technician
- electromechanical technology
Exclusion(s)
- automated systems electromechanics(15.0406)
- electrical and electronic engineering(14.1001)
- electrical engineering technology(15.0303)
- electrical systems installation(46.0301)
- industrial electronics technician(47.0105)
- mechanical engineering(14.1901)
- mechanical engineering technology(15.0805)
15.0404 - Instrumentation technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems and procedures. These programs include courses in instrumentation design and maintenance, calibration, design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- control engineering technology
- electrical instrumentation
- industrial control technician
- industrial instrument mechanic
- industrial instrumentation technology
- instrumentation and control engineering technician
- instrumentation and control technician
- instrumentation engineering technology
- instrumentation technician
- instrumentation technology
Exclusion(s)
- electrical engineering technology(15.0303)
- industrial electronics technology(47.0105)
- instrumentation engineering(14.9999)
- quality control technology(15.0702)
15.0405 - Robotics technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using robots. These programs include courses in the principles of robotics, design and operational testing, system maintenance and repair procedures, robot computer systems and control language, specific system types and applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- robotics technician
- robotics technology
Exclusion(s)
- industrial engineering(14.3501)
- industrial technology(15.0612)
- robotics and automation technology(15.0499)
- robotics engineering(14.4201)
- robotics programming(11.0102)
15.0406 - Automation engineer technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining automated systems. These programs include courses in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks; and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- automated engineering technician
- automated engineering technology
- automated systems electromechanics
- automated systems engineering technology
- automation engineering technology
Exclusion(s)
- automation engineering(14.4201)
- electromechanical engineering(14.4101)
- electromechanical engineering technology(15.0403)
- engineering technology(15.0000)
- robotics and automation technology(15.0499)
15.0499 - Electromechanical and instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Electromechanical and instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians.
Illustrative example(s)
- robotics and automation technology
Exclusion(s)
- automation and robotics engineering(14.4201)
- automation engineering technology(15.0406)
- electromechanical engineering(14.4101)
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