Mechanical Engineering Technologies Department
- Mechanical Engineering Technology–Design Major
- Mechanical Engineering Technology–Manufacturing Management Major
- Mechanical Engineering Technology–Plastics Option
- Mechanical Engineering Technology–Manufacturing CNC Certificate
- Industrial Design Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology students will possess the following outcomes upon graduation:
Outcome 1: The student will be able to communicate as individuals, as well as function effectively on teams, by applying oral and written skills.
Outcome 2: The student will have an awareness of their responsibilities in the Mechanical Engineering Technology field, recognizing the need for continual learning to remain well-prepared to face contemporary professional, social, and global challenges in a diverse society.
Outcome 3: The student will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of fundamental knowledge and tools, including Computer Aided Design, engineering mechanics, material science, manufacturing practices, machine design and technological processes inherent to their specific field of study.
Outcome 4: The students will demonstrate the knowledge of the importance of quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Outcome 5: The student will demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve technical and design problems.
Outcome 6: The student will be able to apply fundamental knowledge along with current techniques and skills to conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret and apply results to improve processes.
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Design Major (METD)
Cincinnati State’s Mechanical Engineering Technology—Design major teaches students to use the latest technology to design and manufacture devices and systems for use in consumer products, machine tools, and the automotive and aerospace industries. MET-Design
is the traditional Mechanical Engineering Technology program. The curriculum prepares students for solving real-world problems using logical thinking, problem solving, and computer software. Emphasis is on computer-aided design (CAD) and computeraided engineering (CAE) as students learn to produce designs from concept to completion. The METD curriculum provides students with the most effective mechanism to transfer into an MET bachelor’s degree program.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Design mechanical systems
- Manage design projects
- Perform product testing
- Utilize CAD systems
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
CAD/CAM System Specialist
Design Engineering Technician
Product Designer
Product Support Manager
Project Engineering Technician
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Miami University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati (College of Applied Science)
Representative Co-op Employers
Advanced Handling Systems
General Electric
Mazak Corporation
Procter & Gamble
Xomox Corporation
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$14/hour
Employment Outlook
Because of the strong local demand for mechanical engineering technology professionals, Cincinnati State graduates often receive two or more job offers upon graduation. The U.S. Department of Labor indicates that overall employment of MET graduates is expected to increase in the future as companies improve and update their product designs and manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$32,000–$39,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing major
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Plastics option
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing CNC certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Design major curriculum
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing Management Major (METM)
In the MET Manufacturing Management major, students learn how to manage a high-tech, modern production facility. The curriculum includes hands-on manufacturing processes and state-of-the-art computer-aided drafting and computer-aided machining (CAD/CAM) integrated with plastics and modern materials and quality control analysis using statistical process control (SPC). This two-year associate’s degree program prepares students for immediate employment in a production facility or an easy transition to a four-year university.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Develop quality control programs
- Manage production and manufacturing operations
- Program CNC machines
- Use CAD/CAM systems
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Northern Kentucky University
Representative Co-op Employers
Advanced Handling Systems
General Electric
Mazak Corporation
Procter & Gamble
Xomox Corporation
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$14/hour
Employment Outlook
Mechanical engineering technicians who specialize in manufacturing are in great demand throughout the Cincinnati /Tri-State region
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$38,000 annually
Other Related Programs at Cincinnati State
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Design major
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Plastics option
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing CNC certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing Management major curriculum
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Plastics Option (METP)
The Plastics option in Mechanical Engineering Technology was created in response to student and industry demand for a curricular specialty in plastic materials and plastic processes. (Ohio is one of the largest producers of plastic materials in the world). In the MET-Plastics option, students receive specialized training in the areas of thermoplastic, thermoset and composite materials, blow molds and injection molds, and plastics joining and assembly techniques. This two-year associate’s degree program prepares students for immediate employment in the field of mechanical design with a plastics specialty. The automotive, light and heavy manufacturing, and plastics processing and fabricating industries are among those that hire mechanical designers.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Design mechanical systems
- Manage design projects
- Perform product testing
- Specialize in plastic materials and processes
- Use CAD systems
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
CAD/CAM System Specialist
Design Engineering Technician
Product Designer
Product Support Manager
Project Engineering Technician
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Miami University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati (Collegeof Applied Science)
Representative Co-op Employers
Advanced Handling Systems
General Electric
Mazak Corporation
Procter & Gamble
Xomox Corporation
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$14/hour
Employment Outlook
Due to environmental concerns associated with plastics and plastic manufacturing processes, there is a critical shortage of qualified technicians with an expertise in these areas. Mechanical engineering technicians who specialize in plastics are desperately needed throughout the Cincinnati/Tri-State region and beyond. On average, most METP students receive several job offers upon graduation.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$38,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Design major
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing major
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing CNC certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Plastics Option curriculum
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing CNC Certificate
The Mechanical Engineering Technology— Manufacturing Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) certificate is designed for those currently employed in the manufacturing field who desire additional education in the specialized field of CNC programming and computer-aided manufacturing. All courses required for the CNC certificate may be applied directly toward the two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in the Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing Management major.
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Manufacturing Management major
Mechanical Engineering Technology— Manufacturing CNC Certificate curriculum
Industrial Design Technology (IDT)
An industrial design technician is involved in the creation of new product shapes and styles or re-designing existing products to increase their usefulness through applications of ergonomics, computer-generated images, modeling, and prototyping. The Industrial Design Technology program at Cincinnati State combines the analytical and technical computer skills developed in a mechanical program with the visual and artistic skills from a computer graphics program. The IDT program deals with the form and function of manufactured goods.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Create two-dimensional and threedimensional computer graphics
- Create three-dimensional models and prototypes
- Create a wide range of product designs
- Interface with engineering and manufacturing
Job Titles for Graduates
CAD Designer
Junior Industrial Designer
Product Designer
Strong Transfer History
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Cincinnati (College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning)
Representative Co-op Employers
Finn Corporation
Geograph Industries
Sonoco-CorrFlex
Terradise Design
Wizbang
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$12/hour
Employment Outlook
In the rapidly growing and ever competitive industry of product design, the industrial designer has become a crucial part of the design process. Opportunities for industrial design technicians are increasing annually.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$42,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Graphic Design
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Design major
Mechanical Engineering Technology—Plastics option
