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innOvaTing
power ProfesSionAl
A World of
Opportunities
There’s a reason why mechanical
engineers have so many job
opportunities: MEs design anything
that moves. It’s MEs who designed
the Corvette’s engine, built the Space
Shuttle’s robotic arm and shaped the
hull of the Queen Mary 2. And the
21st Century is opening up all kinds
of new opportunities for
innovative engineers.
engineerS RULe
The Mechanical Engineering Major
at Kettering: Customize your Degree
The ME program at Kettering allows you to customize
your degree by earning a specialty concentration or by
earning a minor. Available specialty programs include:
Automotive Engineering Design Rev up your future
career as an automotive engineer by taking courses on
automotive power trains, body and chassis systems
and crash safety.
Bioengineering Applications Prepare for a career
in medical products design by combining traditional
mechanical engineering skills with an understanding
of human anatomy and physiology.
Machine Design & Advanced Materials Prepare
for the design and manufacturing jobs of the future
by honing your skills in computer aided design and
understanding how material (both metals and plastics)
behavior can influence product design.
Alternative Energy Help meet the world’s future energy
needs by preparing for a career in sustainable energy
technologies such as wind power, solar power, hydrogen
fuel cells and alternative fuels.
There are 37 minor programs available to ME students
including Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation,
Pre-Med (Biochemistry) and Pre-Law.
MEs are at the forefront of funded by federal and industrial
nano-fabrication and bioengineering. research grants.
They’re inventing inexpensive potable
water systems for developing nations. ME job titles are as wide-ranging
as the opportunities: Aerospace
And they’re helping the world go Engineer, Biomedical Engineer,
green with eco-friendly products that Product Design Engineer, Systems
use fuel cells or solar power. Design Engineer, Automotive
Amazing research learning Engineer, Quality Engineer, Test
experiences are open to Kettering Engineer and Entrepreneur,
MEs, too. Students also have the just to name a few. The 21st
opportunity to work on campus Century is opening up all kinds
and with faculty, engaged in the of new opportunities for
development of new technology innovative engineers.