Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core engineering, mathematics, CAD, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Successful candidates in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program will obtain the skills required to be employed in both engineering and/or manufacturing or production environments. These technical skills include engineering design, CAD, testing and measurement, troubleshooting and repair of equipment, process evaluation and optimization, materials selection, part fabrication and machining.
Internship
The internship is a 150-hour industry work placement, completed during the last term of the program. It is a required part of the degree. Through this internship, students can earn college credit, make valuable professional contacts, and link their classroom studies to real-world workplace challenges. Contact the Engineering Technologies Director or academic advisor for details.
Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret engineering drawings that meet current ANSI standards.
2. Create engineering drawings that meet current ANSI standards.
3. Modify engineering drawings that meet current ANSI standards.
4. Fabricate a component or assembly using CAD/CAM/CNC methods that meet dimensional and tolerance requirements as specified by a drawing.
5. Install mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment.
6. Troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment.
7. Identify manufacturing processes used in industry.
8. Identify a suitable manufacturing process for a given application.
9. Analyze material behavior in a variety of manufacturing operations.
10. Select materials for mechanical components based on in-service loading.
11. Use data analysis/statistics and software for process improvement.
12. Adhere to safety while working in a manufacturing or production environment.
Occupational Certifications
- OSHA-10
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
Application Requirements
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Maintenance and Repair Technician
- CNC Machine Programmer and Operator
- Mechanical Drafter
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program.
The TEC0002 Elective is a 2-hour elective. A student can choose a technical course outside their major but within the Engineering program.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 65