Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

Northwest State Community College, a public institution in Archbold, OH, offers a one-to-two-year certificate in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician. This program trains students in the processes, materials, and equipment involved in plastics manufacturing, preparing them for technician roles in the plastics and polymer industries.

Falling within the plastics and polymer engineering technology field (CIP 15.0607), the program addresses topics including polymer processing methods, mold design, quality control, and materials testing. Related programs at Northwest State Community College include certificates in Computer and Information Systems Security, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Automation Engineer Technology, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, and a two-to-four-year Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology certificate. Students can expect training in injection molding, extrusion, and industry-standard production processes.