Life After ETM

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When you are ready to start or change your professional career in the U.S., ETM can help you make the transition. Some of our alumni can advise you on careers, internships, and summer job openings. The Portland State University Career Center provides year-round counseling; on-campus recruitment by company representatives; a career resources library; skills and interests; career planning; resume writing and interviewing skills. Professors can help you establish working relationships and professional contacts before you graduate.

A majority of our Masters graduates go to work in industry. Our Ph.D. graduates are split between industry and academia.

ETM students and alumni work in a wide range of organizations throughout the world, including:

Intel

Hewlett-Packard

Tektronix

Xerox

IBM

Daimler-Chrysler

LSI Logic

Sharp

NEC

Boeing

Unilever

SEH America

OHSU

United Nations

Testimonials from ETM Students:

Nergis Numanoglu

Nergis Numanoglu, a Program Manager with Microsoft, is responsible for product design and feature specifications for Home Imaging and Publishing products. Smooth communications with product planning to understand market needs and usability features are critical responsibilities.

Before the ETM program, she expected a career in a mature industry -- mechanical design or manufacturing. ETM was an eye opener. She saw many advantages of being a technical person in the changing economy. ETM introduced her to the concept of business based on change.

"I think I gained more insight at ETM than I would have gained during the same time spent only at work. I no longer thought of myself limited to mechanical engineering. I became aware of key social skills. The ETM experience encouraged me to expand my versatility."