Mechanical engineering technologists are expected to apply current technologies and principles from machine and product design, production and material and manufacturing processes. Expandable specialties may include aerospace, automotive, energy, nuclear, petroleum, manufacturing, product development, and
industrial design. Mechanical engineering technologists can have many different titles, including in the United States: • Mechanical Engineering Technologist • Mechanical Engineer • Product Engineering Technologist • Mechanical Designer • Product Development Engineering Technologist • Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
Training Mechanical Engineering Technology coursework is less theoretical, and more application based than a
mechanical engineering degree. This is evident through the additional laboratory coursework required for a degree. The ability to apply concepts from the
chemical engineering and
electrical engineering fields is important. Some university Mechanical Engineering Technology degree programs require mathematics through
differential equations and
statistics. Most courses involve algebra and calculus. Oftentimes, a MET graduate could get hired as an engineer; job titles may include Mechanical Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer. In the U.S. it is possible to get an associates or bachelor's degree. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology may continue on to complete the E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) examination to eventually become Professional Engineers if the program is
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