School of Manufacturing and Design Engineering
Department of Applied Technology
DT002 Bachelor of Engineering Technology Ordinary Degree
Engineering Systems Maintenance Course Description
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Medical, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Food-processing, Production, Technology, Chemical, Hospital’s, Hotels, all Machinery & Equipment, and all Buildings |
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What do all these businesses have in common?
All Companies face increasing pressure to cut costs and improve profitability as they strive to be successful in global markets. Maintenance is key to this success as it contributes significantly to maximising asset life, minimising lifecycle costs, risk management, project management, financial management, safety management, environmental management and all while staying focused on organisational goals. It can be seen below that global company strategy is significantly reliant on maintenance strategies
Intel
"Operating 24/7 in plants around the world, Intel's manufacturing processes are precision tuned to perform with maximum efficiency and quality to produce fast, smart, and more energy-efficient technologies.”
Pfizer
"As the innovator of numerous novel compounds, Pfizer seeks to understand and ensure effective management ofhealth, safety and environmental (EHS) risks during the discovery, development, manufacture, use and disposalof our products.
ESM (Engineering Systems Maintenance) allows graduates to work in a mechanical / manufacturing / electrical engineering maintenance environment in high-tech multi-national companies as well as traditional indigenous industries and public utilities. These activities are a key component of an industry’s competitiveness as well as ensuring efficiency, safety and reliability of production and service delivery of utilities. Graduates of the course will have acquired the requisite knowledge and skills to operate effectively in an environment where diagnostic and applied engineering skills will be valued and rewarded.
DT002: B.Eng. Tech. Degree in Engineering Systems Maintenance Course Description
What are the Career Prospects?
Excellent…manufacturing industry in Ireland has expanded significantly over the past number of years, especially in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Promotion to higher positions within an organization is dependent on your ability, application and dedication. The option of self-employment is also a feasible and attractive one.
All DT002 final year Projects are industry based, allowing for students to build links with companies that can lead to employment. Students also have the advantage of demonstrating their capabilities and knowledge by discussing their industry based project at interviews.
For further information contact
Mr. Pat Duke (course chairman)
School of Manufacturing Engineering, Bolton Street, Dublin 1.
Tel: +353 1 402 4033
Fax: +353 1 402 3986
Email: Pat.Duke@dit.ie
Secretary
Maeve Coyne
School of Manufacturing Engineering, Bolton Street, Dublin 1.
Tel. +353 1 402 3626
Email: Maeve.Coyne@dit.ie
