Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
and 
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
Major in Engineering Technology
(Mechanical Concentration)

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place. Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone (410) 347-7700

Associate in Applied Science 

Curriculum Link  2012-2013

Curriculum Link  2011-2012

Curriculum Link  2010-2011

Curriculum Link  2008-2010

Curriculum Link  2006-2008

Curriculum Link  2004-2006

The mechanical engineering technology program emphasizes courses in computer aided drafting (CAD), computer aided engineering analysis and design, computer aided manufacturing (CAM), computer numerical control programming (CNC), and engineering mechanics. The courses include laboratory experiences working with modern materials testing equipment, microcomputer based engineering analysis software, CAD/CAM hardware and software, microprocessor-controlled robots, and a variety of engineering support software. Mechanical Engineering Technology students develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and solve technical problems. This program provides a solid foundation of mathematics, physics, and computer applications. The program also provides breadth through required studies in economics, communications, and liberal arts.

Our lab equipment is a diverse collection of manufactured or canned experiments and equipment built by students and technicians of the Department of Engineering Technology. You can view several photos of our lab facilities.

Graduates work as Engineering Technicians within manufacturing related areas such as testing, analysis, design, and development of products. Graduates may also continue their education toward a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree. 

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
Major in Engineering Technology
(Mechanical Concentration)

Curriculum Link  2012-2013

Curriculum Link  2011-2012

Curriculum Link  2010-2011

Curriculum Link  2008-2010

Curriculum Link  2006-2008

Mechanical Engineering Technology deals with applied analysis, and design of mechanical components of mechanisms, machines, and systems of machines. Sound engineering principals are applied to the development of industrial and consumer products, usually within the scope of design teams. The program requires a thorough understanding of applied mathematics and the engineering sciences. Students will develop essential skills needed to apply experimental and analytical methods to the solution of engineering systems type problems. These skills are used to research concepts, and apply modeling methods, to simulate and test working conditions and their impact on the designed systems, and to synthesize different elements to obtain an optimum design of a specific product.

Industry is in need of qualified mechanical engineering technologists that, upon graduation, are able to apply state-of-the-art tools in the areas of computer-aided design, finite element modeling and analysis, and the concepts of advanced mechanical design to the creation of sophisticated machines and systems.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology option provides depth of study in mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology built on a solid foundation of mathematics, physics, and computer science. The program also provided breadth through required studies in economics, humanities social science, world and American cultures, and liberal arts. Graduates of TAC/ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering Technology programs will receive two years of credit toward the Bachelor of Science degree in this program.

Graduates will find employment opportunities in a diverse spectrum of professional fields such as: Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Analysis, and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Many mechanical engineering technologists work on team projects within manufacturing-related areas such as testing, analysis, design, and development of industrial and consumer products. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates are well positioned to be employed in areas that permit rapid advancement into engineering management positions. All graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the engineer-in-training examination within the state of Ohio. Graduates may also continue their education at the graduate engineering technology/engineering levels.

For more information contact the Engineering Technology department at:

Gary Drigel
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Coordinator
Engineering Technology
Miami University
drigelgs(at)miamioh.edu
Hamilton campus - (513) 785-1813
Middletown campus - (513) 727-3237

Vipul Ranatunga
Associate Professor
Engineering Technology
Miami University
ranatunpv(at)miamioh.edu
Middletown campus - (513) 727-3448