Mechanical Engineering Technology - Northwest State Community College

Mechanical Engineering Technology from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Associate Mechanical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The machinery of modern industry consists of mechanical devices ? levers that move, wheels that spin, and cogs that must mesh. The Mechanical Engineering Technology is designed to train students in technology based, entry-level occupations related to the mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. The graduate will be able to assist engineers and other professional staff engaged in plant and facilities maintenance and other plant engineering and management functions. All aspects of industry are dependent on the production and reading of drawings to convey information. The Mechanical Engineering Technology provides a student the opportunity to study engineering topics associated with the design and installation of mechanical equipment and systems with the option of transferring to another institution to pursue a four-year bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The student who follows this course of study will be trained to function as a Mechanical Technician in a number of industrial situations which require knowledge of mechanical systems, engineering materials, and equipment. The student may find himself/herself working closely with engineers engaged in designing, testing, servicing, or assembly and installation of machinery and industrial equipment. Career Outlook Many diverse occupations find their origins in the mechanical field. These occupations include a variety of titles in the areas of drafting, production, testing, design and analysis, to name a few. Employment in the mechanical field should be quite good with job opportunities growing as fast as average nationally and in the state of Ohio. The largest need for mechanical engineering technicians will be in manufacturing, with companies continually wanting new or improved machinery. Program Learning Outcomes Students earning an Associate degree from this program should demonstrate: 1. Proficiency in manipulating Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software, in a hands-on environment. 2. Basic knowledge of operating systems, networking, and computer hardware. 3. Proficiency in design concepts, orthographic projection, dimensioning practices, and blueprint reading. 4. Basic knowledge of common manufacturing processes. 5. Knowledge of reading and operating precision measuring devices and instruments. 6. Knowledge of the physics of fluids, components, troubleshooting and design applications for hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 7. Knowledge of the basic physical and chemical properties of common engineering materials and their design considerations. 8. Knowledge of the resolution of forces on rigid bodies and how to calculate stress, strain, and deflection. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mechanical Engineering courses.