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College of Science and Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

SHSU’s B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology develops skills in design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

Rise to Greater in Mechanical Engineering And Technology

The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology at SHSU trains students in engineering physics, materials science, and mathematics to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. Through courses like Computer-Aided Design (CAD), fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, control systems, and automation, students gain practical experience with real machinery and campus labs. The program also integrates programming fundamentals and offers elective focus areas like renewable energy, quality control, or PLCs. Graduates emerge career-ready for diverse roles in industries such as manufacturing, HVAC, robotics, and oil & gas.

Mechanical Engineering Expertise

SHSU’s B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology combines rigorous technical coursework with extensive hands-on application. Students develop expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, fluid and thermal systems, control technology, and programming. With a broad curriculum and real-world project focus, graduates are equipped to excel in diverse engineering careers from production to R&D.

  • Practical Experience

    The program emphasizes hands-on learning with students performing CAD design, building prototypes, analyzing fluid and thermal systems, and troubleshooting real-world mechanical equipment.

  • Broad Technical Curriculum

    Covering statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, control systems, automation, materials, and programming, the degree ensures a comprehensive, modern skill set for multiple sectors.

  • Industry-Aligned

    Graduates possess marketable skills in design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing with application to industrial fields like HVAC, robotics, and oil & gas.

ABET Accreditation

The Sam Houston State University Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the ABET Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission.

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is to provide a world class engineering technology education that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems through hands on projects and active learning experiences. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering branches.

Click here to see the plan of study flow chart for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program.

  • Investigate concepts, principles, and tools that provide students with a sound technical base in various sectors of Mechanical Engineering Technology-related industries;
  • Examine various manufacturing processes and their effects on properties of engineering materials;
  • Analyze machine elements and mechanical mechanisms with application to mechanical system design, development, and service;
  • Discuss electrical circuits, electrical power and machinery, industrial automation and control; and
  • Explore other Mechanical Engineering Technology-related topics such as thermodynamics, fluid power, heat transfer, and their applications. 
  1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and 
  5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

2025

  • Spring-TBA
  • Summer-TBA
  • Fall-TBA

2024

  • Spring-179
  • Summer-71
  • Fall-198

2023

  • Spring-123
  • Summer-43
  • Fall-180

2022

  • Spring-57
  • Summer-15
  • Fall-115

2021

  • Fall-52
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Industrial Robotics Engineer
  • Reliability Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineering Manager
  • HVAC Engineer
  • Stress Analysis Engineer
  • Thermo-fluid Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Mechanical R&D Engineer
  • Piping Engineer 
  • Field Mechanical Engineer 
  • Automotive Industry
  • Engineering Consulting
  • Construction
  • Mechanical
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Products
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Research and Development
  • Sales and Marketing 

Find Your Future Career

Graduates work as mechanical, manufacturing, HVAC, robotics, or systems engineers and technicians in industries like oil & gas, automotive, and industrial automation.

Expert Engineering Faculty

SHSU’s MET faculty blend engineering theory with applied experience in materials, automation, and system design.

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