Mechanical Engineering
Where innovators use digital technology to transform the physical world.
"I’ve learned a lot of hands-on skills, and I also learned a lot of new technical skills by joining Rocket Command and Buggy."
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers create and integrate the physical connections we use to interact with the world around us. Join us in discipline-crossing work, like bio-inspired soft robotics, stretchable electronics for human-machine interfaces, synthetic DNA to build nanoscale devices, and optimized 3D printing of metal components. Take part in world-bettering projects like low-cost sensors to monitor air pollution in underserved communities, energy-dense batteries for electric flight, and more environmentally-sustainable techniques for producing ceramic materials. You’ll learn to analyze situations and solve practical problems by converting concepts into reliable, cost-effective devices and processes. You’ll also apply machine learning and data science tools to inform your solutions. With a Mechanical Engineering degree, you’ll be able to design, analyze and manufacture innovative products and technologies. The curriculum emphasizes collaborative problem solving, hands-on experience and technical skills.
Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation
98%
Employed or in Grad School
$97,775
Average Salary
Recent Employers
Ford Motor Company
McMaster-Carr
RTX
SpaceX
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