Mechanical Engineering Technology Careers
Get to Work
We take the phrase "hands-on" very seriously!
If you're someone who prefers to work with your hands and spend more time on the floor of an industry rather than behind a desk, mechanical engineering technology is for you. You'll work closely with engineers, technicians and other professionals to create innovative solutions to complex problems.
In-Demand
Half of our 2021 graduates accepted offers before graduation—you’re in high demand!
Strong Salary
Median salary for mechanical engineering technologists with associate’s degrees is $60,460, so your bachelor’s degree could mean a higher wage.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Careers
Robotics, automation, controls, manufacturing—are all technologies where you can build a successful career.
Career Options
With a bachelor’s degree in our program, you’ll not only know how to design and build mechanical systems, you’ll know why you’re making these innovations. You’ll be prepared to be a leader in the field, with careers like:
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist
- Design Analyst
- Equipment Tester
- Mechanical Equipment Designer
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
- Process Designer
- Technical Engineer
- Field Service Representative
Where recent graduates work.
See where our Phoenix first landed to get a sense of where you can work:
- Aztech Controls
- Can Lines Engineering
- Duluth Trading Company
- Ecolab-Nalco Water
- Federal-Mogul Powertrain
- Fincantieri Marine Group
- Georgia-Pacific
- Global Power Components
- Johnson Controls
- KI
- Koss Industrial
- Nercon Industrial
- Schreiber Foods
- Therma-Tron-X
Ask An Expert
As the program chair for engineering and engineering technology, Jagadeep Thota is committed to student success. If you have questions about our program, get in touch with him!