Engineering Technology – Mechanical Systems

Program Goals & Outcomes

The Associate of Applied Science degree program equips students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for working with electronic and mechanical systems and components. The mechanical systems option is designed to prepare students to enter the job market as a mechanical engineering technician.

Mechanical engineering technicians assist mechanical engineers in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report their findings. Mechanical engineering technicians assist with manufacturing processes in factories or during development phases in research and development labs, prior to the actual manufacturing process. Most employers prefer to hire candidates with an associate degree.

The goal of the program is for students to master the subject matter based on traditional classroom instruction and laboratory exercises. The expected program outcome is to provide a comprehensive education for students to enter the workforce.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply technical skills and/or engineering theory to support product development, design, or manufacturing;
• Analyze and solve technology-related problems in electronic or mechanical systems;
• Conduct quality tests and measurements; and
• Communicate using terminology appropriate for engineering technology fields.