Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A40320) (Mechatronics Option)

The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as
technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. Mechanical
Engineering technicians assist in design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering principles.

The Mechatronics option of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program offers students
the opportunity to integrate more electronic knowledge of their mechanical aptitude, which can
be applied in a variety of job contexts. Mechatronics skills are increasingly desirable to the
performance of duties in manufacturing, packaging, and equipment repair where a blend of
both mechanical and electronics skills are preferred.

In addition to course work in engineering graphics, engineering fundamentals, materials and
manufacturing processes, mathematics, and physics, students will study computer applications, critical thinking, planning, and problem solving, and oral and written communications.

Career Outline

Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology. Engineering technicians may obtain professional certification by application to organizations such as ASQC, SME, and NICET.