Careers in Applied Physics and Engineering

Our majors pursue careers in:

• Physics
• Engineering
• Computer software and systems
• Industrial research and development
• Education
• Information technology
• Mathematics
• Research
• Healthcare/medical engineering

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

• GE Healthcare
• GE Energy
• TYCO
• Siemens
• 3M
• Johnson Controls
• Ariens
• ACIST Medical
• MII Equipment
• Strattec Security Corporation
• Southland Health Care Forum
• Wells Concrete
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
• Powertrain at Oshkosh Corporation
• QuadTech
• Xylem Inc.
• Generac Power Systems
• Majic Productions
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Modine Manufacturing
• Jensen Hughers Power Systems Group
• Plexus

Types of employers for applied physics and engineering graduates:

• Educational institutions
• Government agencies and laboratories
• Nonprofit foundations
• Research organizations
• Consulting firms
• Industrial plants

Example job titles of graduates with a degree in applied physics and engineering:

• Development engineer
• Systems engineer
• Physics associate
• Engineer
• Operations analyst
• Junior data scientist
• Research assistant
• Technician
• Computer specialist