Remtec Launches MIT-designed Employee Advanced Manufacturing Training Program with Cape Cod Community College

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Remtec, a leading manufacturer of advanced metallized ceramic substrates and packages, has announced its participation in the second year of the TechAMP advanced manufacturing training program developed through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Cape Cod Community College.

Eight Remtec employees have been selected to participate in the 2026–2027 program. The initiative is designed to develop leading-edge manufacturing, operational management, and quality skills that participants can apply directly within Remtec’s advanced manufacturing environment.

Interest in the program was exceptionally strong, with fifteen Remtec employees expressing a desire to participate. Although the initial remote cohort was expected to be limited to five employees only, Brian Buyea, President and CEO of Remtec, worked with program leaders to expand Remtec’s participation to eight employees. Those that were not selected for the first round, may be considered for the next cohort.

“This is exactly the kind of program that advanced manufacturing companies need right now,” said Buyea. “Technology is developing rapidly, customer requirements are becoming more demanding, and the need for knowledgeable, highly skilled manufacturing professionals has never been greater. By working with MIT and Cape Cod Community College, we are giving our employees an opportunity to expand their technical knowledge, strengthen their careers, and bring valuable new skills directly into our operations.”

The program began September 8, 2026, with an initial in-person session at Cape Cod Community College. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and cover Technical and Operations Management and Quality Manufacturing along with. 12-week program is followed by a 10-week Capstone Project developed in partnership with the employer.

During the opening sessions, participants are learning how to access the program’s online resources, instructional videos, course documents, and Moodle learning platform. The faculty is also introducing the semester’s laboratory requirements and establishing expectations for the hands-on portion of the training.

While the initial classes and potentially several concluding sessions will be conducted in person at Cape Cod Community College, most instructions will be delivered virtually. Remtec is establishing a dedicated hands-on laboratory environment at its facility in Canton, Massachusetts, where employees will attend the virtual classes and complete practical laboratory assignments.

Cape Cod Community College will supply specialized lab kits to support the training. This hybrid format will allow participating employees to combine structured academic instruction with practical exercises conducted in a real-world advanced manufacturing setting.

“The ability to participate from our Canton facility makes this program especially valuable,” Buyea said. “Our employees will not simply be studying manufacturing concepts in the abstract. They will be learning together, completing hands-on work, and connecting that knowledge to the technologies, quality systems, and manufacturing challenges they encounter at Remtec every day.”

The TechAMP program will conclude with 12 college credits that may be applicable toward selected engineering-degree programs, subject to the transfer and admissions policies of participating institutions. This provides employees with both immediate professional-development benefits and a potential pathway toward continuing their engineering education.

Employee participation in the program is tuition-free.

For Remtec, the program represents an important investment in workforce development and the future of advanced manufacturing. The company serves demanding industries in which precision, consistency, material expertise, process control, and product reliability are essential. Its technologies include precision metallized ceramic substrates, PCTF® plated copper on thick film, direct bonded copper, active metal brazed substrates, thick-film metallization, and an extensive selection of gold plating processes.

Developing employees who understand both the technical and operational sides of manufacturing will help Remtec continue improving quality, efficiency, process control, problem-solving, and timely customer support.

“The future of American advanced manufacturing depends on our ability to develop people as well as technology,” Buyea added. “Equipment, materials, and processes are important, but knowledgeable and engaged employees are what turn those resources into outstanding products. This program demonstrates our commitment to our people, our customers, and the continued growth of advanced manufacturing in Massachusetts.”

Remtec expects the first group of employees to serve as a foundation for broader participation in future TechAMP cohorts. The strong response from employees reflects a company-wide interest in professional development and the opportunity to build long-term careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing.