Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of mechanical engineering technology. The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Program Description

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program are competent technicians prepared with problem-solving skills, a strong technical foundation, and the mathematics and science education needed to enter the field of mechanical engineering technology. Graduates may also transfer into the junior year of a bachelor's program in engineering technology.

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Degree Program Details

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering technology, including coursework in mathematics, science, and engineering.

Potential Careers

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Engineering design and development
• Manufacturing and production
• Quality control and assurance
• Research and development
• Technical sales and service

Degree Maps

The program offers two degree maps:

• AAS in Mechanical Engineering Technology with Developmental Placement
• AAS in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MA-114 Placement)

Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Programs

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering technology. The program's student learning outcomes are as follows:

General Education Outcomes

• Communicate effectively in various forms
• Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
• Reason quantitatively as required in various fields of interest and in everyday life
• Apply information management and digital technology skills useful for academic research and lifelong learning
• Apply scientific methods and reasoning to investigate issues or problems in the natural and social sciences in order to draw conclusions

Student Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
• An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline
• An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
• An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results
• An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team

Program Educational Objectives

• Career Preparation and Advancement: Graduates will demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills needed for entry into or advancement in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Engineering Competence: Graduates will be competent technicians with problem-solving and design skills, and have the ability to apply mathematics, science, and modern engineering software to solve mechanical engineering technology problems.
• Professional Skills: Graduates will have strong communication skills, and the ability to work successfully in teams.
• College Transfer: Graduates will meet the requirements for transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureate program in engineering technology.
• Well-rounded Education: Graduates will demonstrate respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, ethical, and global issues, and they will engage in lifelong learning.

Career Opportunities

Engineering Technicians play an important role in a variety of fields, such as the space program, missile development, and the design and operation of power plants, air and water pollution control, aircraft, automotive and high-speed railway equipment development, air conditioning, instrumentation, and in the burgeoning fields of automation, computer numerical control, robotics, and integrated manufacturing systems. Many experienced mechanical engineering technicians assume positions in operations and management of industrial enterprises. Mechanical Engineering Technology offers rewarding career opportunities with well-known companies. The Department maintains a job placement service for students. The equipment available to students is identical to that in industry. The college laboratories include manufacturing processes, thermo fluids, strength of materials, and four computer graphics labs.

Transfer Opportunities

The A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is equivalent to the first two years of study for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology program of New York City College of Technology. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program are eligible to apply for advanced standing to New York City College of Technology, with no loss of credit. Other colleges offer graduates of this program transfer credit into Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree programs. Students may inquire in the Engineering Technology (T-20) office for further information.