Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Careers in CIM

Graduates of our associate degree in business and certification programs have found employment in a wide variety of fields and positions, such as:

Elgin Community College prepares you for jobs within 8-12 months, depending on your program of study. Start your career with a two-year Associate of Applied Science in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Manufacturing Technology, or Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology.

Are you already working in CAD/CAM or another manufacturing career?
Additional Mold Making, Machine Tool Operations, and Tool and Making certifications give you skills that could lead to career advancement or a pay raise in your current company.

Should I get a degree in CIM?

At ECC, you’ll have an academic advisor on day one to work with you on everything career-related. You’ll work together to design an educational plan tailored to your goal of entering the workforce or starting at a community college and then transferring to finish a bachelor’s degree. Your advisor will help you with a clear pathway to follow and help you get all the necessary information to make a well-informed decision about your future. Our specially negotiated transfer partnerships help you get ahead:

• Northern Illinois University – AAS at Elgin to BS in Technology with Emphasis in Applied Manufacturing Technology

Do you think about getting a Bachelor of Science degree?

Make an appointment with an academic advisor to learn what classes to take at ECC as part of the College’s Computer Integrated Manufacturing program, which seamlessly transfers to a four-year school to complete your major after you get your Associate in Engineering Science degree.