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Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical Engineering applies the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of mechanisms, power systems and controls. Because of the strong and broad technical foundation mechanical engineering provides, it allows students to acquire opportunities in engineering practice and scientific research as well as non-engineering fields such as business, law or medicine.

 

CUA Mechanical Engineers study programs within small, intimate classes. The Engineering Department offers a well-balanced program with up-to-date design, laboratory, and computer experiences.

 

Marketable Skills of Mechanical Engineering Majors

- Abilities to develop new theories; test and prove existing theories
- Technical skills
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Research skills
- Oral and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Design and development skills
- Analytical and quantitative abilities
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Awareness of social and ethical issues
- Project planning
- Construction skills

Sample of Positions Obtained by CUA
Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Mechanical Engineer

Research Engineer

Design Engineer

Weapon Systems Engineer

Test Lab Engineer

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Project Engineer (various positions)

Structural Engineer

Internships Obtained by ME Students

CUA Mechanical Engineering Alumni Careers

 

 

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What Mechanical Engineers do...
American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Provides information on the mechanical engineering profession
Mechanical Engineer.com: Provides a forum in which you can ask questions about mechanical engineering and a bookstore where you can purchase books about mechanical engineering
Mechanical Engineering Magazine: Provides current information about what is going on in mechanical engineering
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Offers information on the nature of the work, employment and the job outlook
Engineering Central: Job listings for Engineers
Society of Woman Engineers: Offers career guidance brochures such as "Is Engineering for You?"
Career Planning Center -For Beginning Scientists and Engineers: gives information on different occupations from people who work in those occupations. Offers advice on whether or not to go to graduate school.

Jobs & Internships
Eng.com: Engineering and Technology job search web site, that only accepts job postings from firms that offer legitimate Engineering and Technology related job career opportunities
Engineering Central: Jobs for mechanical engineers
Engineer Jobs: A job source which provides job listings for all engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Provides entry level job and internship listings
Engineering Jobs: A list of employers and headhunters seeking all types of engineers
Society of Woman Engineers: has an electronic job listing service
Career Planning Center - For Beginning Scientists and Engineers: Offers a job listing service
Nation Job Engineering page: Listing of engineering jobs

Graduate School Information
Applying to Graduate School