Electronic Engineering Technology

Program Description

Hennepin Tech offers an Electronics Engineering Technology program. This program can help you become an electronics engineering technician. This role is important in today's technology-focused world. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical skills to prepare you for success in this exciting field when you graduate.

Our curriculum covers important topics such as electrical theory, circuitry, and electronics. These courses provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to thrive as a technician.

Students gain real-world experience through practical training, mastering the assembly, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems under the guidance of industry-experienced instructors.

Courses are developed to strengthen problem-solving abilities and attention to detail—crucial traits for diagnosing and repairing complex electronic systems effectively. Learners keep pace with the latest technological advancements and industry trends to remain competitive and enhance their career prospects.

At Hennepin Tech, we are committed to your success, offering a supportive learning environment and expert faculty who are dedicated to your professional growth.

Transform your passion into a rewarding career. Apply now to our Electronics Engineering Technology program and take the first step towards a future filled with opportunity and innovation.

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications

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 
Semester: Fall or Spring
Campus: Eden Prairie

Course Search

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

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

Electronics Technicians are in demand in small to large companies and virtually all government agencies including the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and the US Post Office. Technicians may work for the manufacturers, sellers, end users or third party maintenance organizations.

Technicians may hold any one of the following job titles:

• Technical Sales
• Troubleshooter
• Installer
• Support Specialist
• Field Service
• Depot Repair Technician
• Test Technician
• Quality Control Technician
• Network Technician
• Telecommunication Technician
• Engineer Assistant

Hennepin Technical College is an official testing center for high demand professional certifications in the following areas:

• IPC International (through Customized Training Services)
• IPC-J-STD-001 Specialist (Soldering of Wire, Through Hole SMD for all 3 classes)

Articulations

For a complete list of current of all agreements, please visit the Minnesota Transfer website.

Industry Partners

The Electronics Technology Advisory Committee is set up to continuously review program outcomes and update course competencies based on input from professionals from business and industry.

Membership is made up of professionals active in the electronics trade. The full committee meets twice a year to evaluate the program and suggest changes to the curriculum to better reflect recent trends in electronics. The objective is to equip program graduates with the most relevant skill sets required to be successful in their chosen profession. If you are a practicing electronics professional and interested in sharing your expertise with Hennepin Tech, we would welcome your participation on the committee.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Electronics Engineering Technology	AAS	Eden Prairie		Yes
Electronics Engineering Technology	Diploma	Eden Prairie		Yes
Electronics Technician	Certificate	Eden Prairie
Electronics Networking Technician	Certificate	Eden Prairie

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.