Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.)
There is more than one way to start an engineering career, and engineering technology may be the pathway for you. Our mechanical engineering technology program offers technical courses that teach you to use rational thinking to solve technological problems, as well as science and mathematics courses that provide a strong foundation.
The curriculum includes strong emphases in mechanical design and computer-aided design, manufacturing, electronics, project management and the technology of thermal systems. Elective courses, mathematics, sciences, humanities and social sciences provide breadth.
The program provides strong preparation in the mechanical field with the opportunity to select electives during the last two years, allowing you to tailor the program to suit your personal career goals.
You can gain hands-on experience well before graduation by participating in the cooperative education program.
Whether you're working on a project for class or conducting experiments on your own, we have the facilities and equipment you need. You have access to modern, industrial scale equipment for computer-aided design, instrumentation and automation, hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics and computer numerical control machining, as well as conventional laboratory equipment. In the Innovation Center, you can conduct design, analysis, prototyping and fabrication of industry-sponsored projects.
The manufacturing engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, 410-347-7700.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are among the best available, and starting salaries for mechanical engineering technology graduates have been among the highest of all bachelor degree graduates from the University.
Career opportunities exist in design and manufacturing industries, as well as in fields such as business management, environmental management and technical sales. Specific careers include automation, computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, fluid power, management, manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, plant engineering, product evaluation and development, supervision, technical field service and technical sales.