Mechanical Engineering Technology

This multidisciplinary curriculum addresses both theory and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools in manufacturing systems, industrial design and robotics, providing the broad-based engineering technology education required to solve applied engineering problems through design and analysis. The multidisciplinary nature of this degree leads to expanded job opportunities and more flexible capabilities for its graduates. It is the only program in the New York City area to integrate engineering technology with industrial design and manufacturing.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology baccalaureate program addresses local, regional and national industry needs for high-level and highly skilled technologists and managers of emerging technology applications in industry.

Graduates of this program are prepared to serve in various engineering fields such as manufacturing engineering, power engineering, MEP and HVAC engineering and building engineering, robotics and automation. The graduates are also prepared for higher education in MS and PhD programs.

The advancement of computer technology in both hardware and software over the past 40 years has completely revolutionized the way engineering technologists work. Concurrent Engineering and Design, a process that combines engineering principles with industrial design theories throughout the product development cycle, has become the industry standard in product design and development. The BTech program in mechanical engineering technology reflects this new trend.

The program introduces leading-edge technology: the powerful 3D-based parametric CAD and CAD/CAM packages (Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, MasterCAM, etc.) and Elite HVAC software are used to perform solid modeling, engineering analysis, and industrial design evaluation. But the program offers more than theory alone; it emphasizes a hands-on approach and is centered on practical industrial applications. using cutting-edge CNC equipment, lathe/milling equipment, HVAC trainer, 3D printers, and robotics equipment to sharpen hands-on performance.

Students with associate degrees in mechanical engineering technology or industrial design can move seamlessly into the BTech program. Students coming from other backgrounds will be carefully placed to allow the most rapid entry possible into upper-division mechanical engineering technology courses.

Learning Outcomes

The student outcomes of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology are:

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.

Discipline Specific

1. Students demonstrate an applied basis in engineering mechanics /science.

2. Students will be able to apply MET principals to the analysis, development, or oversight of advanced mechanical systems or processes.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

Advisement Information

Mechanical Engineering Technology advisement is offered virtually. You can reach us by email at mechengintech@citytech.cuny.edu.

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