The associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is flexible. It can prepare you for a career in any number of industrial operations, including applied product design, tool and die design, quality control, and technical sales. Or, it can be the foundation for further studies—whether in our B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology or another field.

Why Penn State Behrend?

With our hands-on approach to learning, you’ll have the opportunity to put your coursework into action with hands-on laboratories and real-world research.

Plus, like all students in the School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend, you’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, get to know your professors, and find the support you need to succeed in your field.

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What Will I Study in Mechanical Engineering Technology?

In addition to learning about manufacturing and engineering materials, you’ll study applied design analysis. Through classroom lessons and lab learning, you’ll work to conceptualize new product designs, analyze designs for performance, choose materials for construction, determine the manufacturing process, and ensure quality control.

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Who Hires Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors?

Recent graduates of Behrend’s Mechanical Engineering Technology associate degree program have found employment at companies including Ameridrives, Eriez, and Zurn Industries.

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If you decide that you are interested in continuing your education beyond the associate degree, you can seamlessly apply the credits you earned in the A.ENGT. program to Behrend’s four-year B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology program.

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Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.