Learn how to manage people, machines, and production resources to effectively operate in a manufacturing environment.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
A major in Purdue's Mechanical Engineering Technology Program
The careers of Purdue graduates take them to a variety of employers (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Cummins, Fender Guitars, Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar). Yet they have many skills in common: problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. The mechanical engineering technology program focuses on the methods, materials, machinery and manpower necessary to effectively operate in a manufacturing environment. You'll learn how to manage people, machines and production resources to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.
Areas of emphasis include advanced material processes, sustainable energy, and product realization.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Prepare for careers in product improvement, industrial processes plant operations, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
- Learn communication skills that allow you to interact with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Benefit from faculty experience in industrial careers.
- Participate in applied research projects with professors to gain experience solving real-world technical problems.
- If you participated in PROJECT LEAD THE WAY courses during high school, you can redeem up to 12 credit hours toward this major.
What can I do?
Mechanical engineer
Project engineer
Production engineer
Quality engineer
Where can I go?
General Electric
Rolls Royce
General Motors
John Deere
The mechanical engineering technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and similarly named programs.
WHERE TO STUDY
This degree is offered at the following locations:
Advisor: David Riegle
Student Affairs Administrator
765-494-0323
riegled@purdue.edu
Advisor: Dr. Nancy Lollar
Director
765-494-6041
nlollar@purdue.edu
Advisor: Brooke Sale
Student Affairs Administrator
765-496-7857
bmcantre@purdue.edu
Advisor: Christy Snip
Student Affairs Administrator
765-494-7735
csnip@purdue.edu
Advisor: Allison Buddemeyer
Student Affairs Administrator
765-494-7738
abuddeme@purdue.edu