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Study Automotive Mechanical Design

Major in Automotive Technology with an Emphasis in Automotive Mechanical Design
automotive-mechanical 960w

Master the physics and mechanical design of engineering technology.

Explore the movement of automotive components, understanding how parts interact with one another. Our students are knowledgeable of material properties and their impact on the part's design and performance.

Create and optimize of automotive components and systems. This track is designed for students with a high math aptitude. 

Classroom topics in Automotive Mechanical Design emphasis:

The Automotive Mechanical Design emphasis track includes a range of courses that cover essential topics in automotive design and engineering:

  • Engineering Graphics I and II: Developing technical drawing skills and proficiency in CAD software for design.

  • Statics: Understanding forces, moments, and equilibrium in automotive systems.

  • Kinematics: Analyzing the motion and behavior of automotive components.

  • Mechanics of Materials and Laboratory: Exploring the properties and behavior of materials used in automotive design.

  • Thermodynamics: Studying the principles of heat transfer and thermally efficient design.

  • Mechanical Design: Creating and optimizing automotive systems, components, and mechanisms.

Automotive Mechanical Design jobs for graduates:

Graduates of the Automotive Mechanical Design emphasis track are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the automotive industry, including:

  • Automotive Design Engineer: Specializing in designing automotive systems, components, and structures.

  • Product Development Engineer: Focusing on creating and enhancing automotive products.

  • Automotive Manufacturing Engineer: Working on the production and assembly of automotive components.

  • Thermal Systems Engineer: Specializing in designing automotive systems for efficient heat management.

  • Research and Development Engineer: Innovating and improving automotive technologies.

Graduates will be well-prepared for careers that involve creating innovative solutions within the automotive industry. They work with dealerships, and engineering teams to diagnose the root cause of failures and propose solutions to resolve a product's deficiency.

Additional information
for the School of Automotive and Engineering Technology

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