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Why Should You Become a Materials Joining Engineer?
Dr. Yoni AdonyiProfessor, Omer Blodgett Chair Welding & Materials Joining Engineering. LeTourneau University
Could anything be completed without welding/joining?
Electricity could not be produced and delivered…
People would not survive car accidents
Cell phones, TVs, iPODs and computers would not exist…wow!
Some Positive Image, Engineering High tech, laser, robotics, aerospace
Innovative & pioneering spirit
Grand past achievements
Fascinating future challenges
Job stability, earning potential
Some Engineering Stereotypes
3-D’s: Dangerous, Dirty, Difficult
From “locomotive drivers” to exporters of manufacturing jobs
Boring, limited earning potential, subservient to Management
Further Stereotype: “Welding” Trade/Skill image (sparks flying)
Unhealthy, dangerous (fumes, sweat)
Why should Engineers do this?!?
WHAT DOES LETU OFFER?
Quality Christian Engineering education
Unique MJE and MJT accredited programs, with emphasis on projects and relevant applications
High-paying multiple job opportunities
Lifelong employment guarantee…based on performance and continuous learning!
What majors are available?
Engineering, Materials Joining Concentration (MJE)
Engineering Technology, Materials Joining Concentration (MJT)
Both are ABET-accredited.– MJE is one of only three programs of its kind
in the U.S.– MJT is the only ABET-accredited program of
its kind in the U.S.
A new degree: Materials Joining Engineering, since 2004
MATERIALSMetals
PolymersCeramics
JOININGAdhesive joining
SolderingBrazing Welding
ENGINEERINGStrength on MaterialsFracture mechanics
Flaw toleranceNDE
Enrollment, MJE+MJET, 1991-2008
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Apply Theory
Engineering
Vocational
Engineering Technology
Sciences / Math
Technical
Realities of Engineering, Plus / Minus
Good $cholar$hip opportunities Internships/Co-op$
100% job placement, varied opportunities International travel and work
Need good GPA Need initiative,
individual effort Proof of knowledge,
interpersonal skills Need to learn about
other cultures
Not only studying…
LETU Studies, Plus / Minus
Challenging projects Fun classes, teamwork
Not a boring moment
Demanding schedule
Difficult classes, design projects
Not a spare moment
MJ Courses: Processes
MJ Fundamentals
Joining Methods
Joining Processes
Electrical Power Systems
Robotics and Manufacturing Applications
MJ Courses: Materials
Materials Engineering (core)
Materials Science of Joining
Joining of Metals
Joining of Advanced Materials
MJ Courses: Materials
MJ Courses: Design & Assessment
Mechanics of Materials (core)
Intro. to Nondestructive Evaluation
Senior Design I
Senior Design II
Labs in MJ Curricula
Materials Joining Fundamentals Lab
Joining Methods Lab
Joining Processes Lab
Joining of Metals Lab
Joining of Advanced Materials Lab
Nondestructive Evaluation Lab
Senior Design Project
Will I get to play with all the cool toys?
Recent equipment donations, purchases, consignments,
Induction Brazing, Keck Grant, Gleeble upgrade, Title III
Welding Robot
Varestraint Tester
Friction Stir Welder
Optical Metallograph
Scanning Electron Microscope
Finite Element Analysis
Double Lap Shear Fillet Weld Test
Double Lap Shear Fillet Weld Test
Software-based predictions, Sandia National Labs
Process Development, remote GTAW/GMAW hybrid overlay
R&D Funding Trends, 1996-2009(equipment $ not included)
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What kinds of jobs can I get?
Companies that would hire you.
Companies that would hire you.
Companies that would hire you.
Companies that would hire you.
Companies that would hire you.
What should you do next?
Nothing…You don’t have to decide immediately.
Enroll in ENGR 2313 Materials Engineering this fall. (You have to take it, anyway.)
If there’s room in your schedule, also enroll in MJET 2022/2021 Materials Joining Fundamentals.
Talk to Mr. Warke or Dr. Adonyi. Ask questions!
