The objective of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is to prepare its graduates both for immediate employment as technicians and for further study at the Bachelor's level in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
This program keeps a close connection with industry. Its Industrial Advisory Committee, consisting of mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology professionals in Greater Boston and New England, meet periodically to evaluate the objectives, curriculum, and course content to keep the program updated and practical.
With a strong foundation in manufacturing processes and CAD (SolidWorks), graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program are prepared for employment as Machinists, Mechanical Designers, Design Drafters, Assistant Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Research Assistants, Mechanical Engineering Associates, Manufacturer's Representatives, Specifications and Technical Specialists, etc. Those students who have successfully completed Calculus II and University Physics I and II are prepared with a solid and sound academic foundation to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Curriculum
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program includes fundamental and advanced courses in statics, materials, thermodynamics and heat transfer, CAD with SolidWorks, machine design with 3-D solid modeling design, manufacturing processes, and CNC machine programming.

Four Semesters of mathematics are required for graduation. Students will be placed in an appropriate math course based on math skills assessment. It is recommended that students planning to transfer to an upper division university, take math through calculus II and University Physics I and II.

Humanities, social sciences, and English courses comprise part of the curriculum to ensure the graduates possess broader social visions and proficient and effective communication skills.

Facilities
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department maintains a CAD room, a material testing laboratory, a machine shop, thermodynamics laboratory, and CNC equipment.

Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Academic Development courses, the student will be able to:

• Utilize SolidWorks to manufacture engineering drawings and to analyze interference fits and tolerances.
• Program and operate CNC equipment in an industrial environment.
• Understand manufacturing processes and their uses in industry.
• Design and build products and equipment for a changing technical environment.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of mathematics through Calculus II and the ability to apply this knowledge as practiced in Physics and Thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Effectively communicate technical observations, results, issues and successes in both oral and written form.
• Demonstrate the fundamental skills necessary for continuing their education towards a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or related fields.
• Understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented/project-focused work environment.

Faculty
Robert Kane, Co-Chair
David Post, Co-Chair
Instructor Staff: Bryan Conklin