Mechanical Engineering Technology
SHSU’s B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology develops skills in design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Bachelor of Science
- Huntsville
- Face to Face
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.
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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.
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Broad Technical Curriculum
Covering statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, control systems, automation, materials, and programming, the degree ensures a comprehensive, modern skill set for multiple sectors.
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Industry-Aligned
Graduates possess marketable skills in design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing with application to industrial fields like HVAC, robotics, and oil & gas.
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.
Accreditation
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as approved certificates and diplomas. This accreditation is a public statement of the university’s commitment to meeting and maintaining high standards of educational quality and effectiveness. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is also in the process of achieving a program-specific accreditation.
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.
- Apply concepts, principles, and modern tools to establish a sound technical foundation and contribute effectively to diverse Mechanical Engineering Technology–related industries.
- Utilize knowledge of manufacturing processes and material behavior to support the selection, processing, and improvement of engineering materials in practical applications.
- Analyze machine elements and mechanical mechanisms in the design, development, operation, and service of mechanical systems.
- Integrate knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical power systems, machinery, and industrial automation and control in multidisciplinary engineering technology environments.
- Apply principles from other Mechanical Engineering Technology–related topics, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, fluid power, and heat transfer, to analyze and support related applications in engineering technology practice.
- 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;
- an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- 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;
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2023
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2022
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- 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
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