Career Opportunities
Major companies employ our graduates, including Trane Inc., General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers develop new technologies in nearly every industry. Benefit from research opportunities beginning in your introductory courses and faculty expertise in diverse areas such as aeronautics, computational intelligence, biomechanics, alternative energy systems and machinery dynamics.
Nationally Ranked Engineering Program
Take on NASA Projects
Research, design and build systems for actual use. Recent student projects include developing a hand controller model for NASA’s Orion spacecraft, building an all-terrain Baja vehicle, and designing heating and air-conditioning sensors.
Meet a Professor
Dr. Nelson Fumo
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
“As a professional engineering consultant, I know the importance of teaching future engineers to be strong in critical thinking and problem solving. Given that foundation, they will succeed as mechanical engineers in any industry.”
- Thermo Systems and Indoor Energy Efficiency Specialist
- UT Tyler Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award
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Choose the 4+1 Option
Complete both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
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Top Research Labs
Study in leading-edge facilities including the Trane Residential Heating and Cooling Research Lab.
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Nationally Accredited
Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).