2026 Career Tracks: Careers in Engineering and Manufacturing - (January 14, 2026)

Careers in Engineering and Manufacturing -  (January 14, 2026)

Build what moves the world. This track brings together Lafayette alumni working at the forefront of design, production, and innovation from Tesla and Rivian to Linde, Merck, and Flowserve. Explore how engineers and makers are driving advances in clean energy, medical devices, semiconductors, and next-generation materials. Whether you’re drawn to solving global challenges or refining the systems that power everyday life, this program showcases how engineering transforms ideas into impact.

Sessions Include:

Session #1: Industrial Infrastructure - Building the Systems That Power the World
Session #2: Advanced Materials & Specialty Chemicals - Innovating the Building Blocks of Technology
Session #3: Medical Devices & Biopharma: Innovating Health and Healing
Session #4: Semiconductors & Electronics: Designing the Devices of Tomorrow
Session #5: Clean Energy & Electrification: Powering the Future

Host representatives are from the following organizations: Linde, Flowserve, Tesla, Medtronic, Merck, Broadcom, Lutron, Rivian, and more! 

TO APPLY:  Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing: 

1.  Why are you interested in this particular Career Track? 

2.  What do you hope to gain from the experience, either/both personally and professionally? 

3.  How do you plan to prepare for and make the most of this experience?

(If you are applying to several career tracks, please submit unique cover letters for each one). 

Submission of your resume and cover letter serves as permission to share your resume with the host employer(s).