In order to compete in today's global market, industry demands the development of production equipment and manufacturing processes that increase quality and productivity while reducing overall costs.

Whereas Manufacturing Engineering deals with all facets of production/distribution process, Mechanical Engineering focuses on designing, manufacturing, testing, and developing the equipment and systems needed to design a specific product or system.

MTC’s Mechanical Engineering associate degree program trains graduates for entry-level positions in mechanical design, manufacturing, production, quality control, and a variety of other careers as Mechanical Design Technicians. You will be qualified to play a major supporting role in the engineering profession in industrial, manufacturing, and consulting fields.

Graduates of MTC’s Mechanical Engineering program will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Participants in MTC’s Mechanical Engineering associate degree program complete six quarters of full-time study (the time frame can be extended over a longer period of time for those pursuing part-time studies). Courses offered in this program include mathematics and engineering statistics, technical writing, world class manufacturing concepts and applications, engineering mechanics, machine design, physics, and drafting (CAD).

Graduates will be able to:

• comply with standards to plan, design, and analyze mechanical components and systems processes;
  
• use the principle of equilibrium to determine all external forces in static mechanical systems;
  
• analyze and solve technical problems (troubleshoot) using creative thinking and problem solving techniques;
  
• develop and interpret technical specifications used in creating designs and acceptance tests;
  
• perform acceptance test for components and equipment to assure compliance with specifications;
  
• write purchase orders;
  
• produce and interpret engineering drawings using standard ANSI format;
  
• operate various machine tools and testing equipment safely;
  
• produce cost estimates of components, equipment, and systems;
  
• utilize a CAD station to produce engineering drawings that conform to ANSI format;
  
• develop a fluid power circuit using basic components to accomplish specific tasks;
  
• apply basic statistical concepts to develop, operate, and monitor a quality assurance program; and
  
• establish, operate, and monitor a system to document design revisions for components, equipment, and systems.

More than 500,000 individuals work in ‘‘technician’’ positions in engineering fields. Job opportunities for mechanical specialties are projected to increase nationally as much as 20 percent for this field through 2010. Ohio expects roughly a 10 percent increase for the same time period, but additional jobs will be created through retirements, promotions, and job transitions.

1. Completed and submitted the MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee.
   
2. Provided official final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).with posted graduation date or passing GED results.
   
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment test (COMPASS) is highly recommended.

Transfer students to MTC must qualify in accordance with current admission criteria.

If required, Foundation Courses are available to help you meet any specialized program admission requirements.

Cooperative education is a learning experience which integrates the student's academic field of study with work experience in business, industry, government, social service, and/or the professions. An arrangement is established by which students receive college credit for structured, on-the-job learning experiences related to their academic field.

Students in Engineering Technologies are encouraged to pursue co-op opportunities, earning invaluable workplace experience as well as college credit based upon the degree to which the technical competencies gained through the cooperative work experience contributes to the competencies expected of graduates in their field of study.

Students must gain approval from the Department Dean prior to registering for the course. Upon successful completion of the co-op course, the credit hours earned will fill elective requirements and/or serve as a course substitution on an approval basis. To learn more about co-op, contact the Department Dean.