Academic Program

Degree Program

Typically the work of the engineering technologist is more hands-on and less math-intensive than that of the engineer. Working with an engineer, a mechanical engineering technologist (MET) may refine designs or develop new ideas and prepare design layouts and working drawings. METs may also work in areas such as plant maintenance or research and development, as laboratory technicians, as production assistants, cost estimators, or in quality assurance and control.  Click here to learn more about the differences between mechanical engineering technology and mechanical engineering.

Our program offers comprehensive training for a career as an engineering technologist in the mechanical engineering field. Course work is designed to familiarize the student with both the basic theory and practical applications common to current industrial practice.

Graduates of our program have found jobs with  General Motors, Detroit Edison, Texas Instruments, Fruehauf Corporation, and Allied-Signal.METs may become registered professional engineers in 38 states.  Click here to review the state-by-state registration requirements.

Michigan Tech's mechanical engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).