Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Mechanical Engineering Technology at UNC Charlotte provides opportunities for hands-on, applied learning through a variety of activities in the classroom and in the laboratory. Students gain the ability to use applied calculus, college-level science, and written and oral communication to design, implement, produce, and maintain a wide range of mechanical engineering systems. Some topic areas include computer-aided design, mechanisms, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and instrumentation.
Graduates have accepted positions with the following titles:
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Mechanical Designer
- Project Manager
- Production Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- EOM Process Engineer
Graduates have been hired by the following companies:
- Kooks
- Technimark LLC
- DSA Engineering
- System Logistics Corporation – Vertique
- groninger USA
- CertainTEED
- Aviation Fuel Technicians
- Bosch USA
- Carotek
- Thermo King
- StarHagen Aerospace
- ISI Robotics, LLC
- BMW
- Summer Consultants, Inc.
- McKnight Smith Ward Griffin Engineers
- Richard Childress Racing
- ZF Group
Curriculum Overview
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program includes education, applied research, and technology development in the areas of mechanisms, energy systems, design, manufacturing, instrumentation, and hands-on laboratories. The first two years in the program emphasize engineering technology fundamentals such as mathematics, science, written and oral communication skills, and mechanical specialization classes including computer aided drafting, statics, mechanisms, manufacturing processes and engineering materials. The third and fourth years emphasize design and analysis with advanced classes in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, and instrumentation. Students will take a design class each year that culminates in an industry-supported year-long capstone design experience.
Students can also supplement their learning by adding one of our two concentrations in Applied Energy or Electromechanical Systems.
Transfer Students
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program welcomes transfer students at various levels of academic progression.
Transfer admission into the major occurs with one of the following two scenarios:
1. Transfer applicants who have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree must:
- Hold the AAS degree in an appropriate field of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
- A minimum GPA of 2.50 (out of 4.00) in the AAS degree.
- Have completed satisfactorily, and transferred in, courses equivalent to the lower-level courses. Missing lower-level courses may be taken at UNC Charlotte.
2. Transfer applicants who have an Associate in Engineering (AE) or an Associate of Science (AS) or do not have an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in an appropriate field must meet the University Transfer Admission Requirements. Students who intend to complete an AS degree or AE degree can refer to our transfer guide that can be found here.
Changing Your Major
If you are interested in changing your major to Mechanical Engineering Technology, please follow this guidance.
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