Mechanical Design Technology
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
106061 Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
Mechanical design technicians assist engineers in the design of products and prepare engineering drawings for any manufactured product that you use in everyday life. The parts of a car, the chairs you sit on or the computer keyboard you use, are all examples of mechanical parts that have to be designed and drawn prior to being manufactured.
Mechanical design technicians are challenged through active involvement in the engineering design process creating more dependable, cost effective and unique product designs that will satisfy their customers. To assist in this process, mechanical design technicians use science, mathematics, engineering problem solving, computer-aided design (CAD) technology and parametric solid modeling.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- All College transcripts
Requirements for the Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
It is strongly recommend that students take the high school math sequence of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. A high school physical science course is also highly recommended. Student should earn a 2.0 (C) or better in these high school courses.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats to coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
- Apply technical math and science knowledge to prepare engineering drawings and assist in the design of products.
- Use computers and appropriate software to solve problems and communicate in the mechanical design work environment.
- Use appropriate CAD systems to create designs/drawings.
- Demonstrate applied technical drawing standards essential to create working drawings.
- Analyze mechanical parts based on selection criteria and strength requirements.
- Apply a basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing infrastructure* and planning in the mechanical design field.
- Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors by effectively managing time, maintaining positive client relations, accurately assessing personal work performance, displaying initiative and professional ethics.
- Work effectively and productively within a team work environment.
*Manfacturing Infrastructure and Planning- the process of how manufacturing businesses function including product and project management, product costing, manufacturing planning and control.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Detailer
- Mechanical Design Technician
- Mechanical Drafter
- CAD Drafter
With additional education and/or experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Mechanical or Product Designer
- Lead Designer
- Project Engineer
- Technical Sales/Service Representative
Last Modified: November 4, 2009