The Welding Engineering Technician program is identical to the first two years of the Welding Engineering Technologist program. Students graduating from the Welding Engineering Technician program have two options, the first being immediate entry into the work force, the second is to continue their studies for one more year. The third year option allows those graduates, wishing to specialize in welding technology, to receive a greater depth of training and knowledge in welding processes, welding metallurgy, welding physics, failure analysis and welding circuits. Pathways to Success: Welding Engineering Technology graduates may have entry into the McMaster Bachelor of Technology Manufacturing stream. Curriculumn – More than Arcs and Sparks The Welding Engineering Technology program is not just about arcs and sparks; it is about science, technology and engineering of welding. Our students learn to develop, qualify, and implement welding procedures; to use their knowledge of welding, metallurgy, mechanics, and electrical engineering in the design and manufacturing of safe structures; and to inspect and maintain the integrity of such structures while they are in service.

Technologists will develop welding procedures, select appropriate materials and welding processes in conjunction with selecting welding variables to ensure cost-effective welds with adequate structural integrity and adherence to applicable code requirements. Graduates can expect to find employment in the following fields/positions: • Welding Process and consumable selection • Failure analysis • Design modifications • Welding procedure development & qualification • Consultants • Researchers • Troubleshooting welding process • Evaluating welding power sources & processes • Robotic applications.