Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Wired for the Real World
Degree offered:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Locations:
OIT/Klamath Falls
OIT/Portland
About the program
Do you like to tinker with machines? Do you dream of inventing something that will make life easier or the world a better place to live? If you do, you have the makings of a mechanical engineer. At Oregon Tech, Mechanical Engineering Technology majors learn the theory and application of mechanical design and the process of developing a product that can improve society. Youll spend nearly half of your class time in the lab, applying what you have learned using state-of-art equipment.
Mechanical engineers work in many industries, and their work varies by industry and function. Some specialize in energy systems; applied mechanics; automotive design; manufacturing; materials; plant engineering and maintenance; pressure vessels and piping; and heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, so graduates have a wide range of career options from which to choose.
- According to the U.S. Department of Labor, median annual earnings of mechanical engineers were $66,320 in 2004.
- According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelors degree candidates in mechanical engineering received starting offers averaging $48,585.
- The average starting salary for Oregon Tech mechanical engineering technology graduates over the past five years is $49,100.
- Employers who hired Oregon Tech MET graduates in 2003 include Alcatel, The Boeing Co., Electro Scientific Industries, GE Transportation Systems, GE Power Systems, Intel, JELD-WEN, Johnson Controls, The Lancair Co., LSI Logic Corp., McKinstry, Motionmaster, Novellus Systems, Sandia National Labs and Trane Oregon.
Typical MET classes
Fundamentals
Calculus
Physics
Chemistry
Machining/Welding
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Material Science
CAD/CAM/CAE
Drafting
Computer Aided Design
Solid Modeling
Parametric Modeling
Finite Element Analysis
Solid Mechanics
Statics
Dynamics
Strength of Materials
Machine Design
Thermofluids Systems
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Gas Laws
Aerodynamics
Wind Tunnel
Controls
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Electric Power Systems
Fluid Power Systems
Instrumentation
Mechatronics
Vibrations
Faculty
Brian Moravec, Department Chair
Hugh Currin, Program Director Mechanical Engineering
Brian Moravec, Program Director Mechanical Eng. Technology
Professors: R. Shih, L. Wolf, T. Brower, Brian Moravec, Hugh Currin,
Associate Professors: J. Anderson, N. Mead, J. Stuart
Assistant Professors: D. Culler, W. Sun
Instructors: S. Stoilova, I. DemeshkoProsnik