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Graduate Placement
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s
Why choose a Mechanical Engineering degree at Trine?
Certified
Fanuc Training Faculty
Industry Sponsored
Design Projects
6
Nationally Competitive Teams
23,000 FT2
undergraduate lab space
Paid
Co-Ops, Internships, REUs
Mechanical engineering: Diversity and versatility
The Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at Trine University is among the most diverse, versatile and prevalent of all engineering disciplines. If something moves, it requires the expertise of a mechanical engineer to assess the physics of the environment and of the parts that work to form the whole, the aesthetics of the final product and the logistics of the manufacturing process.
Mechanical engineers are integral to industries including:
- Technology and innovation
- Energy conversion
- Manufacturing
- Health care
- Aerospace and automation
The degree: Tools for modern engineering
In the Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering program, you will be immersed in the fundamental tools of modern mechanical engineering:
- Advanced mathematics
- Physics
- Laboratory testing
- Computer simulation
Trine University's mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The experience: Hands-on projects through the entire degree program
Practical designs are the result of any engineering effort, and beginning as a freshman, you will be exposed to project work emphasizing engineering design. Project management, design and manufacture techniques are learned through hands-on involvement in the laboratories, and brought to life in a year-long senior design project completed in the senior year.
The result: Successful careers in crucial industries
The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering places students in industries critical to the nation's interests, including:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Energy conservation
Within six months of graduating, 100 percent* of graduates secure opportunities within the field and enjoy starting annual salaries exceeding $60,000, with some as high as $100,000.
*Class of 2019; knowledge rate of 96 percent.
Additional Information
The mechanical engineering department has opportunities for internships and co-operative employment for those interested in gaining real-world engineering experience. Students in the Co-operative employment program alternate semesters working at a Co-op partner's facility and taking classes. A minimum of three work assignments is required to complete the program.
Typical initial assignments include updating engineering drawings, creating solid models from existing drawings, running a routine test or monitoring the quality of manufactured products. Typical final assignments include designing a new product or process, developing and supervising a test procedure, or developing and implementing a quality control program.
Below is a list of some of our Co-op and internship partners:- Belcan Engineering
- Borg-Warner
- Cooper Tire and Rubber
- Dana
- DePuy Orthopaedics
- Eaton-Aeroquip
- Elanco
- General Electric
- General Motors
- Honda
- ITT Industries
- Parker Hannifin
- Pfizer
- Rolls Royce
- Shambaugh & Sons
- Vestil
Manufacturing, quality control, design, and test engineering are some of the possible career choices for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Listed below are some of the companies that have hired recent graduates:
- Applied Process
- Caterpillar
- Cooper Tire and Rubber
- DanaEaston Corp
- Freudenburg-NOK
- General Dynamics
- General Motors
- Harrison Steel
- Hendrickson Suspension
- Honda
- Ingersoll-Rand
- International Truck
- Lockheed-Martin
- KPS Satellite
- Parker Hannifin
- Rolls-Royce
- Ultra Electronics
- U. S. Steel
This degree has a pathway for you to complete both your undergraduate and graduate
studies within five years. Learn more about the Accelerated Dual Degree.
Program Information
Degree
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Program Feature
Lifetime Guarantee
Duration
129 hours
Level
Undergraduate
Campus Location
Angola, IN
School/College
Careers in Mechanical Engineering
I am very interested in going into research when I graduate, so this has been a fantastic first full-time research opportunity.
While many professors would frown on students playing games during class, it was encouraged in one Trine University course this past spring. Two Trine University alumni were recently named to the fifth annual Rising 30 class, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) sectors. A Trine University alumnus has been granted one of the highest civilian honors by the Department of Defense (DOD) for his work on an anti-missile defense system for warships.
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