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.
Learning Outcomes
- Read, interpret and create engineering drawings, designs and schematics which meet current ANSI standards and functional requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to fabricate a component or assembly using CAD/CAM/CNC methods which meet dimensional and tolerance requirements as specified by drawings and designs
- Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment such as mechanical drives, hydraulics, and robotic systems and provide valid work arounds or solutions using systematic problem-solving approach based on fundamental engineering principles
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes used in industry and their suitable use or limitations for a given application
- Analyze material behavior in a variety of manufacturing operations and select materials for mechanical parts and structures based on in-service loading
- Use data analysis, statistic and software for design and process improvement
- Demonstrate adherence to safety while working in a manufacturing or production environment
Internship
Internship is a learning experience that integrates academic skills with workplace experience. Students in Engineering Technologies can earn college credit, make valuable professional contacts, and link their classroom studies to real-world workplace challenges. Please see the department dean or an academic advisor for details.
Occupational Certification Opportunities
Mechanical Engineering Technology students have the opportunity to sit for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. The exam is given on campus at the conclusion of the MET 1200 (CAD) course, typically taken in the second term of the program.
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
- ACCUPLACER math score of 70 or higher or Next Generation ACCUPLACER (AAF) of 231 or higher required to take the first mathematics course in the engineering program.
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 actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
Technical elective options include: MGT2510, CIT1700, or OIS1340.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 65