"Although the gear and lobe pumps that Viking produces are primarily a mechanical technology, we have to work very closely with electrical technologies. These include both AC and DC motors, VFD drives, pressure and temperature transducers, motor speed pickups, and power load monitors. My strong education has helped me bridge the gap between these mechanical and electrical technologies." 
     Chad Wunderlich, Fall 2002 graduate 
     Application Engineer 
     Viking Pump Incorporated, Cedar Falls, Iowa

"The program that I graduated from helped prepare me for the tasks that I am tackling today being an electrical engineer. The hands on labs that the department presents is something that each student needs to fully participate in and comprehend. These are the labs that are the stepping stones to each student may be doing.
Coherent professors who can relate ideas and concepts to students are essential for students to comprehend the various fields of study in electronics. My advisor has done a very nice job of helping to develop and accelerate the EMS program in part by pushing students towards new horizons demonstrated in part by the various senior design projects that have been presented to the university." 
     David Dusanek, Spring 2002 graduate 
     Electrical systems engineering division 
     Rawson Control Systems Inc., Oelwein, Iowa

"I am very pleased with how the program provided me with many of the tools I have needed to perform my job efficiently and expediently. The EMS program at UNI provided me with the wide knowledge base needed to undertake all aspects of my chosen career." 
     Ms. Jennifer Pershing, Summer 1991 graduate 
     Airway Transportation System Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
 

"Working on EMS projects with fellow student members was a very fun and learning experience.  The projects taught me how to work and solve through real world situations, that may be encountered in every day work applications." 
     Mr. Steve Ernst, Electrical Design Engineer, Spring 99 Graduate 
     GMT Corporation, Special Machinery 
     Waverly, Iowa 
 

"Through UNI's EMS program I was able to develop my problem solving skills that I use daily in my career. To date, I have been involved with over $750,000 worth of expansion projects that have increased the capacity of my assembly line over 200%. The experience and knowledge I learned through EMS was a key factor to the success of the projects." 
     Mr. Tim Heinrich, Manufacturing Engineer, Spring 99 Graduate 
     Heatilator, Novus Division, 
     Mt. Pleasent,  Iowa 
 

"The industry experience of the faculty provides substance to their teaching. Whether a method to deal with a personnel issue or a production line flow problem, the real life application is shown, not just the theory from a text book." 
     Mr. Clair Franzen, Production Test Engineer, Collins Custom Test Equipment, Fall 2000 Graduate 
     Rockwell-Collins Inc., Air Transport Systems 
     Cedar Rapids, Iowa 
 

"As a Metallurgical Technician at John Deere Engine Works I oversee induction heating processes. As the processor I must have an understanding of the machine operation which involves basic AC electricity and instrumentation & controls. The EMS program at UNI taught me those valuable skills through classroom training and hands on laboratory experiments. The EMS program is an excellent program and I would recommend it to anyone interested in both electronics and mechanics." 
     Mr. Michael J. Johnson, 1997 graduate 
     Metallurgical Technician 
     John Deere Engine Works 

"UNI's EMS program does a great job directing students in the right direction towards a promising career in industry.  With the knowledge, confidence and experience I gained through the program, I was able to use the tools I learned to land a promising career in the field of electronics." 
     Mr. Chris Elder, Fall 1999 Graduate,  Wire Harness Engineer,  
     Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan.
"The experience I gained in Electro-Mechanical Systems major were instrumental in qualifying me for employment in facility Service Management. I use what I learned in the program daily to guide, train and facilitate personal performance." 
     Mr. Walter Green, Director, 
     Environmental Service, Servicemaster, Inc, 
     Onalaska, Wisconsin 

"Industry is becoming increasingly technical and includes ever-changing electronics and computer networked controls and interfacing with productions systems. The EMS Engineering Technology program provides solid foundation and instills the necessary skills to remain technically current". 
     Mr. Tim Burrell,  Spring  1999 graduate. 
     Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College, Center for Business & Industry, Cedar Falls, Iowa.