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Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)

  1. Participating Student Disciplines
  2. Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)

Overview

Mechanical Engineering Technology is a very diverse field, with areas of interest including mechanical design, research and development, testing, manufacturing, and consulting. Jobs may include the development of new products, the improvement of existing products, modification of existing products for easier manufacture, or the development of equipment for use in the production process. This is a more hands-on curriculum than a traditional Mechanical Engineering program, with laboratories included in the majority of technical courses.

A solid background is established in the introductory technical courses, which are all engineering-based. More hands-on courses include welding, machining, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fluid power systems, and electrical power systems. Interns may be exposed to multiple portions of the design process, including design, analysis, testing, and production.

Key Course Highlights

  • General Engineering Coursework
  • Three terms of Thermodynamics
  • Two terms of Heat Transfer
  • Two terms of Machine Design
  • CAD, Solid Modeling and FEA
  • Two terms of Materials
  • Instrumentation and Electrical Power Systems
  • Fluid Power Systems
  • Welding and Machining

Internship Project Samples

  • PCB Industry Survey
  • Data Analysis/Validation
  • Fixture and Tool Design
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • New Product Introduction

Internship History


Please note: Numbers for the latest set of data (2025) are subject to change

Internships offered are a function of both industry demand as well as the volume of students applying to MECOP. Changes can result from fluctuations in industry demand and/or available participating students.

Active Company Participants

The following participating companies have taken MET students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):

  • Boeing Company
  • Daimler Trucks N.A.
  • PCC Structurals
Past participation is not necessarily an indication of future opportunities. Each company's internship needs change annually. The volume of companies and quantity of internships available for each discipline will vary every year. MECOP accepts new students to the program annually based on projected demand.

Student Participation

Participating Universities

MECOP currently accepts Mechanical Engineering Technology students from the following universities:

  • Oregon Tech

Internship Timeframes

The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.

Oregon Tech

  • Junior Year: Spring-Summer Internship
  • Senior Year: Summer-Fall Internship
  • Spring-Summer Internship: Internship occurring during Spring and Summer school terms (March through September).
  • Summer-Fall Internship: Internship occurring during Summer and Fall school terms (June through December).

Coursework Requirements

Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. These requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications and to plan out your curriculum for participation, please see our directory of advisors.

MECOP Affiliated Advisors For This Discipline

Oregon Tech

  • Brian Moravec
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: +1 (541) 885-1647
    Office: Oregon Institute of Technology, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
  • Wangping Sun
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: (503) 821-1250
    Office: WIL 422, Wilsonville, OR 97070-9296
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