What Can I Do with a Major in…
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical engineers plan and design tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical systems that produce, transmit, or use power. Mechanical engineering technology majors may work in design, instrumentation, testing, robotics, transportation, bioengineering, production operations, maintenance, or technical sales. Many may become administrators or managers. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to mechanical engineering technology majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Aerospace Engineer
Architect
Biomedical Engineer
Chief Drafter
Die Designer
Fire Protection Engineer
Heat Transfer Technician
Material Scientist
Mechanical Research Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Sales Engineer
Technical Writer
Tool Designer
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Careers for Hard Hats & Other Constructive Types (OCC PT 29)
Careers for Scientific Types & Others with Inquiring Minds (OCC PT 62)
Careers in Focus: Engineering (OCC 69.2)
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (JS JO 14)
Great Jobs for Engineering Majors (OCC 69.5)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Engineering Careers (OCC 69.57)
Websites:
BSU Dept. of Industry & Technology: http://www.bsu.edu/technology/
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org
ABET, Inc.: http://www.abet.org/
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers: http://www.asme.org/
Engineering and Science Career Resources: http://www.khake.com/page53.html
Purdue University: Mechanical Engineering: http://www.tech.purdue.edu/met/