Mechanical Engineering Technology

Program mission

WE PROVIDE high quality educational opportunities necessary to assist a diverse student population to achieve its career goals in the field of mechanical engineering technology.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Information Sheet

Accreditation

The bachelor's degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program will work with engineers in developing, manufacturing, testing and servicing mechanical components, equipment and systems.

Specific employment opportunities
 Typical employers
of recent graduates
  • Engineering Laboratory Technician
  • Junior or Assistant Design Engineer
  • Design Drafter
  • Plant Engineer
  • Customer Service Technician
  • Bridgestone
  • Charter Steel
  • Diebold
  • Dominion
  • Goodyear
  • Hendrickson
  • Honda
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • PPT Industries
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Saint Gobain
  • Schaeffler Group USA, Inc.
  • SGS Tool Company
  • Swagelok

PLANT TOUR

Students in our Mechanical Engineering Technology program tour the LuK facility in Wooster, Ohio. The plant manufactures transmission system components for the automotive industry. Students received an up close look at manufacturing processes, such as stamping, machining, heat treatment, brazing, bonding and riveting. Full story.

Bachelor of Science Degree

ETAC

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Certificate

Contact information

Interim Department Chair
Dr. David Roke
330-972-6813
roke@uakron.edu

Program Director
Scott Dilling
330-972-6232
sd53@uakron.edu

Listed credits for the Baccalaureate Degree are credits required after Associate Degree level is completed. Contact CAST Academic Advising Services for any updates.