Zachary Ernest, a tall white man with shaved head, neat beard and colorful tattoos on his neck and forearms, is pleased by what he sees on the factory floor of his employer, Ashland Conveyor Products. He stands in front of bundles of about 50 metal pipes each, stacked on shelving.

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Watch: From factory floor to game-changing engineer

September 8, 2025

Zack Ernest once ran machines on the factory floor. Now, thanks to Ohio State’s Engineering Technology degree, he’s redesigning the future of manufacturing. See how this hands-on program is shaping modern industry and helping future leaders build careers in an emerging field. Video runtime: 1 minute, 42 seconds

Watch: From factory floor to game-changing engineer

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