Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Degree

What is Mechanical Engineering

Because mechanical engineers are so versatile, this field will help prepare you to meet the needs of an evolving technological, solution-driven world. It encompasses meeting the needs of the design and analysis of machines and processes to meet the expanding needs of a changing, technological, energy-based society. Mechanical engineers work in many areas such as the automotive and aerospace industries, governmental agencies and laboratories, manufacturing facilities, power-production, consulting firms and universities.

Program Highlights

Prepare to succeed in smaller classes taught by dedicated and expert faculty who are committed to helping you.
Discover many networking and co-op opportunities that can help you land a great job through our many partnerships with local, state, and regional companies.
Select from a wide variety of electives that will allow you to focus on what you are interested in and personalize your degree experience.
Gain experience creating an engineering system that integrates multiple sensors and actuators, and provides supervisory autonomous control through an embedded microcontroller unit.

Flowchart and Degree Map

BSME Degree Map

Future Careers

Acoustics and Vibrations
Design and Manufacturing
Energy Conservation and Harvesting
HVAC
Thermal Science and Fluid Mechanics

Companies Hiring ME Students at Tennessee Tech

Boeing
Caterpillar
DENSO
GM
Honda
John Deere
NASA
Nissan
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Volkswagen

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