Mechanical Engineering Technology

Within 2-5 years of graduation, MET Engineering Technology graduates will be able to:

Objective 1
Demonstrate competency in identifying and analyzing technical problems, problem solving, design of systems and application of modern tools. 

Objective 2
Advance through their professional career by demonstrating their ability to function in multidisciplinary teams and participate in ongoing professional development.

Objective 3
Express themselves effectively in both oral and written communication, understand social responsibilities, appreciate diversity, commit to continuous improvement and maintain professional competency through life-long learning.

The MET program must demonstrate that the graduates have:

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; and
5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

The curriculum of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program provides students with the foundation to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines. Emphasis is placed on a broad range of courses including, properties and percusses of engineering materials, thermal-fluid-energy sciences and applications, computer aided design and analysis, mechanical design and analysis, robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing and industrial engineering areas. Students learn how to apply the basic engineering principles and utilize technical skills to the diversified mechanical and manufacturing fields.

• Advanced Robotics and other Hands-on Laboratory
  Facilities
•  Summer Enrichment Programs
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities
• Internship Opportunities
• Math and Engineering Technology Support Center
• Student Work Study Opportunities
• SSU General Scholarship Program
• Travel Opportunities to National Conferences
• Study Abroad Opportunities

Potential employers in the local area: Gulfstream
Aerospace, Hyundai Motor Group Meta Plant America,
Daniel Defense, Georgia Ports Authority, Mitsubishi
Power Americas, Lockheed Martin, and more.

A sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a member of the NROTC program, Elaina Cook is turning questions into real-world solutions—spending her time building, learning, and exploring what innovation can look like beyond the classroom.

Mechanical Engineering Technology is a 4-year ABET-accredited program requiring 120 credits,
with students completing 15 credit hours per semester. It prepares students for the FE and PE exams.

Graduates work with the latest technologies
across diverse fields, such as automotive,
logistics, maintenance, quality assurance,
reliability and testing, manufacturing, robotics,
aerospace, alternative/clean energies,
nanotechnology, biomedical and more.