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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Our graduates in mechanical engineering technology learn by doing. Employers love that our students graduate with practical experience and technical skills.

Our graduates in mechanical engineering technology learn by doing. Employers love that our students graduate with practical experience and technical skills.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Overview

Hands-on skills and creative problem solving — that’s the focus of the accredited mechanical engineering technology program at The University of Toledo in Ohio.

UToledo MET majors learn how to develop, implement and supervise advanced mechanical systems and processes. We prepare students with the practical knowledge to enter careers in automotive and building design, mechanical system design, automation and control, invention and entrepreneurship.

Undergraduates get real-world engineering experiences through class projects and optional co-ops. UToledo also offers entrepreneurship and service opportunities.

Learn more about the Engineering Technology Department.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Highlights

  • Hands-on focus. Our students spend a lot of time in the lab and working on real-world projects. Their senior capstone design project culminates with presentations to peers and professionals at the Senior Design and Undergraduate Research Expo.
  • Co-op experiences. UToledo engineering technology students have the option to complete three semesters of work in the engineering industry.
  • Leadership and networking. Join student chapters of professional associations, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The University of Toledo Society of Professional Engineers (UTSPE) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) or National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
  • Diverse, experienced faculty. UToledo’s MET faculty has decades of experience. Their strong industrial backgrounds allow them to bring current and practical applications to their classrooms. Their specialties include:
    • Transportation
    • Thermodynamics
    • Renewable energy
    • Aerospace engineering
    • Structural engineering
    • Computer-aided engineering
    • Material science
  • Options. UToledo is a comprehensive university with extensive offerings. Many MET students pursue minors in business administration through the College of Business and Innovation, one of the country’s best business schools. Others dual major in other engineering fields, such as electrical engineering technology, information technology or computer science and engineering technology.

Career Opportunities

UToledo mechanical engineering technology graduates find work in:

  • Automotive industry
  • Control and instrumentation
  • Engineering consulting
  • Government
  • Manufacturing

They have been hired as:

Mechanical engineers Project engineers
Equipment engineers Technical sales professionals
Production engineers CAD 
Design engineers Quality control engineers
Tool designers  

 

Companies who have hired UToledo MET graduates include:

Dana Holding Co. Norplas Industries 
FRAM Filtration Owen-Illinois
Glasstech Inc. Sigma Technologies
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.  Teneko 
Matrix Technologies  SSOE
Giant  

Many of our graduates pursue masters of business administration (MBA) degrees and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and general engineering.


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Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Plan of Study

Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Sample Classes

  • Metal Machining and Processes – NC Applications
  • CAD and Drafting: Technical Drawing – CADD - SolidWorks
  • Technical Thermodynamics
  • Chemistry – Applied Materials Science
  • Fundamentals of Electricity – Automatic Control Systems
  • Fluid and Hydraulic Mechanics and Mechanical Design

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Internship Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree

UToledo MET students can choose to complete optional, three-semester, co-op work experiences. The College of Engineering’s Career Development Center help students find valuable placements.


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Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree

4-year program

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