Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
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NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 128
Program Details
- Our graduates will possess the strengths to obtain and advance in positions that require analysis, applied design, development, implementation or oversight of mechanical systems and processes.
- Our graduates will have the knowledge, problem-solving ability and hands-on skills to be successful in careers in the design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, technical sales or maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Our graduates will have the foundation to take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development.
What You Will Learn:
- An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mechanical engineering technology.
- An ability to select and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve engineering technology problems.
- An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
- An ability to design systems, components or processes for broadly defined engineering technology problems.
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
- An ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly defined engineering technology problems.
- An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
- An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.
- A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
- A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.
Admissions & curriculum
128 Required Credits
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Mechanical Engineering Technology Salaries
$55,000
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$63,000
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Overall employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026.
Career Prospects
Where do Mechanical Engineering Technology majors work?
Common Job Titles
- Product Engineer
- Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer
- Project Support Temp
- Engineering Technician
- Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Top Employers
- Sordoni Construction Co.
- Coining Manufacturing LLC
- Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
- Tricarico Architecture and Design PC
- Schindler Group
What our students are saying
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NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles
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Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
