Apply your mechanical design skills to manufacturing systems as you prepare for a career in mechanical technology.

The engineering technology, mechanical and manufacturing systems degree emphasizes building strong design, development, application, and product management skills. Manufacturing trends and innovations are reinforced with integrated laboratory experiences. 

Where Bold Ideas Take Shape

As a mechanical and manufacturing systems option in the engineering technology major, you’ll focus on a broad core of technical course work from conventional machining operations to the latest applications and principles of computer-aided design, advanced manufacturing processes, robotics, integrated automation systems, quality control, and improvement systems, along with advanced techniques in solid-modeling and prototype production. 

  • Work with industry-experienced faculty in a technology-based curriculum in the state-of-the-art Seabaugh Polytechnic Building. 
  • Learn to design products, systems, components, or processes with good structure, function, quality, and manufacturing ability. 
  • Balance theory with practical applications in quality control, machine design, manufacturing process, fluid power, robotics, automation, computer-integrated manufacturing, and safety. 
  • Work with engineers in the design phase of product and process development.

What Can You Do with a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Career Opportunities For Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

  • Production manager
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Engineering technician
  • Quality engineer
  • Product/process engineer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Plant engineer
  • Engineering applications analyst

Engineering Technology: Mechanical & Manufacturing Systems (BS) Degree Map

Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Outcomes & Careers

  • $78k

    Engineering Technician

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an engineering technician and technologist is $78,580. 

     

     

     

     


  • $62k

    Electrician

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an electrician is $62,350. 

     

     

     


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The Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science) Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET

 

Accreditations

Engineering and Technology Accreditations

The Department of Engineering and Technology boasts several accreditations for its programs. We're proud of the work we do to make our programs worth it for you. We encourage you to learn more about our student performance and achievement for this accredited program.

Location
Polytechnic Building 216
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 6825
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701