Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical engineering technology is the application of engineering principles and technological developments to the creation of useful machinery or products. and / or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are often used to design parts and assemblies. Through the application of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), the models may also be used directly by software to create "instructions" for the manufacture of objects represented by the models, through computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining or other automated processes.

Mechanical engineering technologists can have many different titles in the U.S. including: Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Product Engineering Technologist, Mechanical Designer, Product Development Engineering Technologist and Manufacturing Engineer Technologist. In the U.S. it is possible to get an associates or bachelors degree. Individuals with a bachelors degree in technology may continue with further courses in engineering and go on to complete the E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) exam to eventually become Professional Engineers if the program is A.B.E.T accredited.

Mechanical Engineering Technology coursework is less theoretical, and more "hands-on" than a mechanical engineering degree. This is evident through the additional laboratory coursework required for a degree. The ability to apply concepts from the chemical and electrical engineering fields is important. Mechanical engineering technologists are expected to apply current technologies and principals to machine and product design, production, and manufacturing processes.