Career Management Office - College of Engineering


The University of Toledo Engineering Career Management Office

Mechanical Engineering

	Mechanical Engineering is the largest and broadest field in the engineering profession worldwide. Mechanical Engineers use principles of mathematics and sciences to develop and produce safe and efficient processes for the benefit of mankind. Everything around us has been touched by mechanical engineers from automotive, aircraft, and outer space vehicles, to products used in homes, offices, hospitals, as well as the automated machinery that were used to make these products.
	To become a Mechanical Engineer, students must complete a curriculum, which involves the study of mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences, as well as engineering design and analysis courses. These courses are complemented with laboratory experiences and practical work experiences in the engineering field. Computers play a large role in mechanical engineering. Computer programming and high level commercial software are used in most of the engineering courses. In addition to these courses and experiences, interpersonal skills such as written and oral communications are vital for success in your engineering career whether it is an undergraduate or a graduate degree.
	Mechanical Engineering students study topics such as linkages, cams, gears and mechanical drives, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, computer aided design, mechanical vibrations, and can select several technical electives based on student interests. The undergraduate curriculum is culminated by a senior design project where students work in teams to solve a practice-related problem or design.
	Students who have completed this program at The University of Toledo have gone on to rewarding, challenging and exciting careers in this field. Many have elected to return for graduate level work in a particular specialty they may have.

	Sample Curriculum Flowchart