Study Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design
Major in Mechanical Engineering Technology with an Emphasis in DesignConceptualize, design, and optimize mechanical components.
Develop advanced visualization and technical drawing skills in dedicated mechanical computer labs. Specialize in computer-aided design (CAD) through hands-on projects, creating complex models.
In the classroom, work collaboratively to develop new products, leveraging dynamics, engineering graphics, and mechanical design courses.
Unique topics of the Design emphasis in the Mechanical Engineering Technology major:
- Dynamics: Study of forces acting on rigid bodies in motion, including software simulations of impact, vibration, and more.
- Engineering Graphics: Develop advanced skills in engineering visualization and technical drawing techniques to support operations in design, manufacturing, and product communication.
- Mechanical Design: Advance your proficiency in manual and computer-aided design of individual machine elements.
- Heat Transfer: Study the mechanisms of heat transfer including conduction, convection, and radiation involved with materials and processing techniques. Gain technical skills in designing and optimizing thermal systems.
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates with a focus in Design find jobs as:
- Mechanical Design Engineer: Conceptualize, design, and optimize mechanical elements. Ensure that the designed components meet performance requirements, adhere to industry standards, and are manufacturable within given constraints.
- Thermal Systems Engineer: Design and optimization of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, thermal management in electronic devices, and energy-efficient solutions.
- Technical Illustrator: Leverage advanced visualization and technical drawing skills to create detailed and accurate illustrations for technical documentation.
- CAD Specialist: Specialize in computer-aided design (CAD) using skills to create and modify technical drawings and models.
- Product Development Engineer: Combine skills in dynamics, engineering graphics, and mechanical design to contribute to the overall development and improvement of new products.
- Mechanical Drafter: Apply technical drawing techniques to create detailed and accurate drawings of mechanical components and systems for manufacturing and construction.
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates find opportunities across manufacturing, energy, HVAC, engineering documentation, and consultancy firms.
ABET Accredited
Feel confident you are receiving the most current training. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the ETAC Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria with no applicable program criteria. ABET (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission).
Additional information
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