Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

Why Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana State?

Mechanical Engineering Technology is the application of engineering principles and technological developments for the creation of useful products and production machinery. Graduates from this program find lucrative and rewarding positions in manufacturing, project or production design, quality assurance, mechanical engineering, and related fields.  

Gain Practical Experience before Graduation 

Indiana State’s program focuses on engineering design (mechanical design), analysis, management, and manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on computer-aided design (CAD) and its integration with other computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools or technologies.  

You will also study management aspects of engineering design to prepare you to manage people, projects, resources, and systems related to design and manufacturing.  

An essential feature of our program is the blending of theoretical, laboratory, and practical learning experiences. Upon successful completion of your freshman year, you will participate in a Co-op Internship Program to gain practical experience in the field. You will have the opportunity to:    

• Choose a learning experience somewhere in the United States that meets your career goals. 
• Receive course credit while employed in a position related to your major. 
• Earn a portion of your college expenses while employed in an industry position. 
• Learn about a company while developing professional skills. 

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty 

The Applied Engineering and Technology Management Department offers small class sizes that allow for individual attention from instructors. Courses are taught by faculty who have industry backgrounds and experience in teaching and applied research in their specialties. 

Leverage Resources, Technology, and Networks  

Your coursework will be centered in the University's John T. Myers Technology Center, which has more than 20 laboratories containing the latest equipment, including state-of-the-art CAD/CAE technologies.  

In addition to your coursework, you may participate in activities and organizations that enable you to interact with other students and professionals in the industry. These include: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE); and Epsilon Pi Tau (the international honorary for professions in technology). 

You also will have the opportunity to become certified through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and other organizations. 

What You’ll Learn in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program 

Coursework includes study in topics and principles including materials, applied mechanics, computer-aided drafting/design, manufacturing, experimental techniques/procedures, data analysis, cost analysis, and automation/control systems, among others. You will gain practical experience through an internship.  

Supplemental studies or minors in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Lean Six Sigma, or Automation and Control Engineering Technology are highly encouraged. 

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Career Possibilities for Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors  

Our graduates are hired as engineers for production, product design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, among other positions. With experience, they advance to roles including project manager, plant manager, lead designer, or technical manager.  

Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates from Indiana State have worked for such employers as ALCOA, Caterpillar, Cummins, Inc., General Electric – Unison Aerospace Components, John Deere, and Toyota.  

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth for positions related to Mechanical Engineering Technology, including Industrial Engineers (10%), Mechanical Engineers (2%), Project Management Specialists (7%), and Industrial Production Managers (3%), from 2021-2031.  

Accreditation 

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. https://www.abet.org

Mission

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) degree program at Indiana State University is to prepare graduates with knowledge, problem-solving ability, and hands-on skills in a state-of-the-art MET education.

Vision

The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program will be a leader in integrating teaching, research, and creative activity in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment preparing productive citizens for Indiana and the world. 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates two to three years into their career should have the foundation to:

• PEO 1 (Technology) - Apply disciplinary reasoning, critical thinking, and hands-on skills to identify, analyze, and solve problems 
• PEO 2 (Communication) - Communicate effectively in both oral and written form to articulate technical knowledge, ideas, and proposals 
• PEO 3 (Management and/or Teamwork) - Perform effectively, think independently and work collaboratively in a team environment in a membership or leadership role.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Students at the time of graduation are prepared to demonstrate:

(1) An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

(2) An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

(3) An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

(4) An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.

(5) An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

The following curricular topics are covered:

• Application of principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing;
• Use of computer-aided drafting and design software;
• Perform selection, set-up, and calibration of measurement tools/instrumentation;
• Elements of differential and integral calculus;
• Manufacturing processes;
• Material science and selection;
• Solid mechanics (such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, etc.);
• Mechanical system design;
• Electrical circuits (AC and DC) and electronic controls;
• Application of industry codes, specifications and standards;
• Technical communications typically used in preparation of engineering proposals, reports, and specifications; and
• The capstone experience, ideally multidisciplinary in nature, must be project-based and include formal design, implementation, and test processes.