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A Career in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical engineering technology includes the integration of methods, materials, machinery, and human resources found in today's modern industries. Engineering, scientific, and manufacturing principles are applied to the following technical areas: design and development, manufacturing and production; quality control and cost analysis; the generation, transmission, and utilization of mechanical energy, fluid energy, and thermodynamic energy.

Program Overview

The bachelor of science degree program prepares graduates for technical positions in manufacturing and production industries. Mechanical engineering technologists fill a wide variety of industrial positions in product development,  manufacturing, production, supervision, and plant operations.

The primary goal of the curriculum is to provide graduates with a solid technical foundation which will enable them to adapt and grow into a wide variety of employment opportunities. The mechanical engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.

Mechanical Engineering Technology General Course Requirements

  • Machine Elements
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Mechanical Design
  • Fluid Power, Dynamics, Heat/Power
  • Visual Programming
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Calculus, Physics
  • English Composition, Communication, and Technical Writing
  • Economics
  • Electives in Humanities and Behavioral Sciences

What's Next?

Contacting the Admissions Department at PNC has never been easier! Call us at (219) 785-5505, send us an instant message, email us at admissions@pnc.edu or complete our online request form.

For more information, contact Edward Vavrek, (219) 785-5245 Ext. 5245, evavrek@pnc.edu or Dr. Thomas F. Brady, Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology, Purdue North Central, (219) 785-5456 Ext. 5456, tbradyjr@pnc.edu.

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