About Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical engineering technologists are needed in many industries and can find employment in manufacturing environments.

Some positions may require background checks, drug screening, and/or security clearances, depending on the position and industry. The curriculum provides graduates with the education and experience needed for employment in various public and private careers: Mechanical Product Design and Fabrication; CAD and Computer Graphics; Automation and Manufacturing; Machining and Mechanical Maintenance; Power Generation and Plant Management; Climate Control: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Transportation: Vehicles and Infrastructure; Aerospace and Aerodynamics Industry; Systems Controls.

Entry-level employment opportunities for graduates in the mechanical engineering technology field include many specialties; it is anticipated that job titles would be diverse. A typical title would be technologist engineer or engineering technician and their respective specialty such as Mechanical Engineering Consultant; Product and Materials Testing Technologist; Drafting and Computer Graphics Engineer; Manufacturing and Quality Management Engineer; Industrial Engineer; Project Manager; Plant Maintenance and Production Manager; Transportation Engineer; Power and Energy Engineer.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

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