Why Study Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at UWM?
At UWM, undergraduate programs in industrial engineering are about more than efficiency—it’s about designing smarter systems, solving real problems, and making an impact from day one.
UWM is located in Milwaukee, one of the Midwest’s leading hubs for engineering, manufacturing, and technology companies—a major advantage for undergraduate students.
Students benefit from:
Paid engineering internships and co-op programs
Partnerships with companies like Komatsu, Krones, Rockwell Automation, UPS, and Usinger’s
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Strong job placement rates after graduation
Many UWM industrial engineering students secure full-time job offers before they graduate.
Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis
The annual Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis is a signature event for our college. Both undergraduate and graduate students gain valuable communication experience sharing their research and out-of-classroom experiences with faculty and industry judges, who provide feedback.
Senior Design Projects
In order to earn a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, students work in teams to apply the skills they have learned over their years at our college in a year-long senior design project.
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial and systems engineering.
For full descriptions and contact information of all engineering and Industrial Engineering related student organizations and clubs, click here.
Undergraduate Teaching Labs
UWM students have a wealth of additional resources available to them within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate. Details here.
Undergraduate Research
As a top-tier (R1) research university, UWM provides undergraduate research opportunities in electrical engineering—a key differentiator for students comparing programs.
Students can work alongside faculty engaged in research including:
Smart grids and renewable energy systems
Electric vehicles and battery technology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Advanced electronics and sensing systems
A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.
Kalen Walker, president of NSBE (left), and Sydney Block, president of SWE (right), display their groups’ awards with faculty member Wilkistar Otieno, industrial engineering.
