Engineering Technical Design

Engineering Technical Design

What is Engineering Technical Design?

Engineering technical design is the process of creating detailed plans, drawings, and specifications for engineering projects. This field involves using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and technical knowledge to develop designs that meet project requirements, safety standards, and functionality needs. Engineers and designers work together in this process to transform concepts into accurate blueprints, models, and prototypes that guide the manufacturing and construction of complex products and systems..

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What will I learn in Engineering Technical Design?

In EvCC's Engineering Technical Design program, you’ll learn the core principles of technical drawing, CAD modeling, and engineering standards. The curriculum covers 2D and 3D CAD software, blueprint reading, technical documentation, and design analysis. You’ll also gain experience in applying these skills to real-world projects, preparing you to work on designs in fields such as manufacturing, civil engineering, and product development. .

What kinds of industries use Engineering Technical Design?

Engineering technical design is used across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, construction, manufacturing, and product design. These fields rely on technical designers to create accurate plans and specifications that guide production, construction, and assembly processes. From buildings and infrastructure to advanced machinery and consumer products, engineering technical design is essential in bringing ideas to life.

What kinds of jobs can I get with an ATA in Engineering Technical Design?

With an Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) in Engineering Technical Design, you can pursue roles such as CAD Technician, Engineering Technician, Drafting Specialist, Design Technologist, and Product Design Assistant. These roles are valuable in industries like aerospace, construction, and manufacturing, where precision, technical skill, and design knowledge are crucial. The technical design expertise gained in this program provides a solid foundation for career growth and specialization in engineering and design fields. For example, the floor layout of a manufacturing plant might be made from a bird's eye view perspective, which might be best served with a 2-D plan view. Or, the swing path of a curved door might be best modeled in 3-D so the opening and closing path can be viewed from many perspectives - to more clearly see potential interferences. Beginning salaries in CAD range from $30,000 to $45,000 per year, while more experienced technical designers will receive salaries from $45,000 to $60,000 per year.

Meet your Instructor

David Primacio

 

David Primacio has worked in Engineering Technology Design since 1987, bringing a wealth of experience across multiple disciplines including engineering tech design, tool engineering, NC programming, and 3D modeling using CATIA Versions 3, 4, and 5. Over the years, he has contributed to major companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Freightliner, and Dassault Systèmes.

Now an instructor at Everett Community College, David is passionate about sharing his industry knowledge to help students access the same career opportunities he’s had. He is also committed to preserving domestic jobs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, actively advocating against the outsourcing of skilled work to other countries.

 

 

Required Course Materials:

All Classes

  • Drafting set with triangles, calipers, micrometers, 6" & 12 "
  • Graph Paper
  • Mechanical Pencil
  • Headset with microphone
  • USB Flash Drive

ENGT 103, 203

  • 100 ft tape measure standard and metric industrial.

Course Technology Requirements:

  • NVIDIA Graphics Card
  • 64-bit
  • Windows 10 or 11

NOTES:

  • CATIA and SolidWorks programs are NOT compatible with MAC computers.
  • EvCC AMTEC computer labs 153 & 159 have computers that support all necessary CAD software.
  • Students are not required to have software installed on a personal computer. 

List of Required Books

ENGT 111, 100, 108, 185, 193, 194, 195, 196, 203, 204, 259:

  • Print Reading for Industry by Brown 

ENGT 100, 108, 185, 193, 203, 204, 205, 259:

  • Exploring Drafting by Walker

ENGT 103:

  • Autodesk Revit

ENGT 108, 259:

  • SolidWorks 2022 for Designers

ENGT 193, 194, 195, 196

  • CATIA V5 Workbook Release 19 by Couzzens

ENGT 194:

  • Fundamentals of Tool Design: Instructors Guide, 6th edition

ENGT 204, 205:

  • Engineering Graphics Essentials Fifth Edition

ENGT 205:

  • GD&T Application and Interpretation

ENGT 230:

  • Industrial Design: Materials and Manufacturing Guide

Veterans, use your GI Bill® funding for this program. Contact EvCC's Veteran Resource Center at 425-388-9277 to find out about more about funding for college classes.