Mechanical Engineering Technology - Springfield Technical Community College

Mechanical Engineering Technology from Springfield Technical Community College is a Campus Associate Mechanical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) is the practical application of engineering and scientific principles for the purpose of designing and manufacturing quality products, services, and systems. The majority of the MET's training is centered around using today's high-tech computer hardware and software. These computer skills are complemented with instruction in mathematics, science, and engineering analysis to provide the graduate with the sound foundation essential to implement design and manufacturing solutions. Today, more than ever, industry is challenged to produce cost-effective, high-quality products at ever-increasing production rates. In order to stay competitive, companies are developing computer-integrated manufacturing systems, implementing concurrent engineering, and certifying to ISO 9000, and are also competing for the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award. These companies demand highly trained and knowledgeable employees to successfully implement these critical design and manufacturing initiatives. The associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology will give the student a competitive advantage in entering the job market, and will enable industry professionals to obtain the necessary skills to advance within their organizations. The associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides the student with a unique combination of theoretical and practical knowledge of today's design and manufacturing processes using CAD, CNC,CAD/CAM integration, and total quality management. Manufacturing engineering technicians must have a sound math and science foundation, possess a working knowledge of materials, exhibit good communications skills, and most of all be skilled in the latest computer technologies. Using CAD, students learn how to create designs in two- and three-dimensional space, provide documentation according to current professional standards, and provide for seamless integration into computer-aided manufacturing systems. In addition, students are instructed in design for manufacturability, including the necessary design analysis methods required to ensure product function and reliability. During the final semester, the student's career is punctuated with a capstone project. These competitive projects combine design and manufacturing students into small teams whose mission is to research, design, document, and ultimately manufacture a product or implement a system MET Program Outcomes Program outcomes are the specific skills, knowledge and behaviors that a student acquires while going through the curriculum. Upon graduation from the MET program, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate: Competence in the knowledge and skills of a mechanical engineering technologist An ability to apply current knowledge and skills and adapt to emerging applications in technology An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as apply results to improve processes An ability to apply creativity to the design of parts and processes An ability to function effectively on single-discipline and multi-disciplinary teams An ability to identify and solve technical problems An ability to write, speak and listen effectively A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning Knowledge of professional standards and ethics and an ability to apply them to his/her work A knowledge of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context A recognition of the need for and an ability to apply timeliness, a commitment to quality and continuous improvement to his/her work Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives: Faculty will work with honesty and earnestness to advise and assist students to be able to achieve their educational and career goals. MET graduates will be prepared to: Apply the technical knowledge and problem solving skills required of mechanical engineering technologists Be effective communicators: in writing, in speech and verbal presentations, in documentation of work Demonstrate the skills and behaviors of engineering professionals, including lifelong learning, ethics and teamwork View more details on Springfield Technical Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mechanical Engineering courses.