Preparing graduates for careers or advanced study in mechanical engineering technology
UNH Manchester offers a four-year mechanical engineering technology bachelor's degree program as well as a 2+2 dual admission program, designed for those who have earned an associate degree at a community college to complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree at UNH Manchester.
What is mechanical engineering technology?
Mechanical engineering technology prepares students to pursue a professional career in industry. Students develop abilities in design, analysis, and experimentation through a foundation of math, physics, chemistry and computer science, as well as advanced engineering topics in mechanical design, control systems and thermofluids. Students graduate with the knowledge and skills to solve a wide range of mechanical engineering challenges.
Why study mechanical engineering technology at UNH?
UNH Manchester's ABET-accredited mechanical engineering technology program gives students the practical experience to meet their career goals as well as industry demand. Led by faculty who are industry experts, students apply the theoretical concepts learned in class to hands-on work in our state-of-the-art laboratories and in the field. The senior capstone project puts theory into action as students find solutions to real-world technological problems in design, fabrication and testing. Through these experiences, this applied degree program prepares students for lucrative careers in design, production, and implementation of technical systems in manufacturing and business.
Potential career areas
- Advanced manufacturing and process engineering
- Aerospace and defense
- Automation and robotics
- Machine design
- Manufacturing and industrial engineering
- Ocean engineering
- Power generation and renewable energy
- Project management
- Thermal sciences
- Transportation engineering
The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org
We've partnered with NHTI and Nashua Community College to develop curriculum guides that show you how your associate degree will transition into UNH Manchester's mechanical engineering technology program.
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont do not offer a bachelor's-level mechanical engineering technology program in their public universities, so students from these states can enroll in UNH's program at a reduced tuition rate.
Curriculum & Requirements
Engineering technology requires the application of engineering and scientific knowledge and methods combined with technical skills in support of engineering activities. Graduates may work in a variety of areas including engineering design, manufacturing, field service, testing, and sales and may work in management positions related to engineering, manufacturing, and technology.
The UNH Manchester BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of Sean Tavares. For admissions information, contact the Office of Admissions at (603) 641-4150.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH Manchester undergraduate students will develop individual academic plans with their professional advisor during the first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
CHEM 405 | Chemical Principles for Engineers | 4 |
ET 405 | Engineering Design | 4 |
MATH 418 | Analysis and Applications of Functions | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
PHYS 407 | General Physics I | 4 |
ET 411 | Manufacturing and Materials Processing | 4 |
MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
ET 450 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
PHYS 408 | General Physics II | 4 |
MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
ET 502 | Measurement and Control | 4 |
ET 550 | Dynamics and Machine Design I | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
ET 505 | Material Science | 4 |
ET 560 | Machine Design II | 4 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMP 424 | Applied Computing 1: Foundations of Programming | 4 |
ET 635 | Fluid Technology and Heat Transfer | 4 |
ET 641 | Production Systems | 4 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
ET 625 | Technical Communications | 4 |
ET 645 | Fluid Technology and Heat Transfer II | 4 |
ET 675 | Electrical Technology | 4 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
ECN 411 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles | 4 |
ET 674 | Control Systems and Components | 4 |
ET 751 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Project | 4 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
COMP 560 | Ethics and the Law in the Digital Age | 4 |
ET 644 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Concepts in Analysis and Design | 4 |
ET 751 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Project | 4 |
ET 781 | Introduction to Automation Engineering | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 128 |
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
Courses required in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. Students must attain a minimum GPA in the major of 2.0.
Code | Title | Credits |
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COMP 424 | Applied Computing 1: Foundations of Programming | 4 |
COMP 560 | Ethics and the Law in the Digital Age | 4 |
ECN 411 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles | 4 |
ET 405 | Engineering Design | 4 |
ET 411 | Manufacturing and Materials Processing | 4 |
ET 450 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
ET 502 | Measurement and Control | 4 |
ET 505 | Material Science | 4 |
ET #529 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 4 |
ET 550 | Dynamics and Machine Design I | 4 |
ET 560 | Machine Design II | 4 |
ET 625 | Technical Communications | 4 |
ET 635 | Fluid Technology and Heat Transfer | 4 |
ET 641 | Production Systems | 4 |
ET 644 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Concepts in Analysis and Design | 4 |
ET 645 | Fluid Technology and Heat Transfer II | 4 |
ET 674 | Control Systems and Components | 4 |
ET 675 | Electrical Technology | 4 |
ET 751 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Project | 8 |
ET 781 | Introduction to Automation Engineering | 4 |
PHYS 407 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHYS 408 | General Physics II | 4 |
MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
CHEM 405 | Chemical Principles for Engineers | 4 |
Discovery Program Requirements, Writing Intensive (WI) Requirement, and electives | ||
Total Credits | 104 |
The Engineering Technology program student outcomes include, but are not limited to, the following learned capabilities:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Explore Program Details
To earn your Bachelor of Science degree, you’ll complete courses for both the University Discovery Program and your major. Below is an example of what your four-year course sequence in the mechanical engineering technology program might look like. Courses are subject to change.
First Year
- ENGL 401 – First-Year Writing
- MATH 418 – Pre-Calculus
- CHEM 405 – Chemistry
- ET 405 – Engineering Design
- PHYS 407 – Physics I
- ET 411 – Manufacturing & Material Processing
- MATH 425 – Calculus I
- ET 450 – Statics & Strength of Materials
Second Year
- PHYS 408 – Physics II
- MATH 426 – Calculus II
- ET 502 – Measurement & Control
- ET 550 – Dynamics & Machine Design I
- Discovery Course
- ET 505 – Material Science
- ET 529 – Intro to Thermodynamics
- ET 560 – Machine Design II
- Discovery Course
Third Year
- COMP 424 – Applied Computing I: Foundations of Computing
- ET 635 – Fluid Technology & Heat Transfer I
- ET 641 – Production Systems
- Discovery Course
- ET 625 – Technical Communications
- ET 696 – Fluid Technology & Heat Transfer II
- ET 675 – Electrical Technology
- Discovery Course
Fourth Year
- ECN 401 – Economics
- ET 674 – Control Systems and Components
- ET 751 – MET Capstone
- Discovery Course
- COMP 560 – Ethics and Law in the Digital Age
- ET 644 – MET Concepts in Analysis and Design
- ET 751 – MET Capstone
- ET 781 – Introduction to Automation Engineering
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Adjunct Faculty
Students who earn an associate degree in advanced manufacturing technology at Manchester Community College are automatically considered for admission to UNH Manchester's bachelor's degree program in mechanical engineering technology, without having to complete a separate application. Students will need to complete and file the Dual Admit/Intent to Release Information forms with the MCC registrars office during the semester they intend to graduate, then the registrars office will forward the file to UNH Manchester to process admission.
UNH Manchester's Pathways Program provides a curriculum guide to show you how your MCC degree transfers into UNH Manchester's mechanical engineering technology program.
Students who earn an associate degree in mechanical, electronic, robotics and automation, computer or manufacturing engineering technology at NHTI are automatically considered for admission to UNH Manchester's bachelor's degree program in either electrical or mechanical engineering technology, without having to complete a separate application. Students will need to complete and file the Dual Admit/Intent to Release Information forms with the NHTI registrar’s office during the semester they intend to graduate, then the registrar’s office will forward the file to UNH Manchester to process admission.
UNH Manchester's Pathways Program provides curriculum guides to show you which courses at NHTI will transfer into UNH Manchester's mechanical engineering technology program. Click on your NHTI program below to find your pathway:
Students who earn an associate degree in computer or electronic engineering technology at Nashua Community College are automatically considered for admission to UNH Manchester's bachelor's degree program in either electrical or mechanical engineering technology, without having to complete a separate application. Students will need to complete and file the Dual Admit/Intent to Release Information forms with the NCC registrar’s office during the semester they intend to graduate, then the registrar’s office will forward the file to UNH Manchester to process admission.
UNH Manchester's Pathways Program provides curriculum guides to show you which courses at NCC will transfer into UNH Manchester's mechanical engineering technology program. Click on your NCC program below to find your pathway:
The Engineering Access Program (EAP) is a cooperative effort of shared resources between UNH Manchester, NHTI and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) at UNH in Durham. EAP gives students a path to a UNH bachelor of science degree in physics or chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering through a two-stage, articulated transfer process.
UNH Manchester students enter their freshman year as an 'undeclared' bachelor's degree candidate or an Associate in Arts in general studies candidate. During freshman year, most program requirements are completed at the Manchester campus, with potentially some courses at NHTI in Concord. Upon completing all freshman course requirements and satisfying required achievement standards, students can transfer to their desired CEPS program and complete their sophomore, junior and senior years at the university's Durham campus.
- Former UNH students: If you previously held degree status at UNH but did not complete your degree, you will need to complete a separate application for readmission. Please contact UNH Manchester's admissions office for more information, or download the application for readmission.
- International students: Please visit the international student admissions page for more information and to apply.
Questions? Contact an admission counselor for help.
Learn the full scope of mechanical engineering using both the latest, state-of-the-art equipment, as well as instruments of the past. The mechanical engineering lab houses a hydraulic and pneumatic simulation machine, a dynomometer to test thrust for electric motors or rockets and industry-standard measuring equipment for oil and gas facilities.
Equipped with vertical and horizontal milling machines, a computer numerical controlled milling machine, a lathe, various saws and a disc sander, the machine shop gives students hands-on skills in mechanical fabrication and testing, better preparing them for high-demand manufacturing roles.
Equipped with electronic workspaces, soldering stations, 3D printers and more, the capstone lab offers creative space for seniors working on their culminating projects.
The mechanical engineering technology (MET) program prepares graduates with the knowledge, problem solving ability and hands-on skills to enter careers in design, installation, manufacturing, testing, technical sales, maintenance and other endeavors associated with mechanical components and systems. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates positive growth in many engineering-related professions, projecting the creation of more than 14,000 jobs for mechanical engineers by 2024. That growing demand translates into high employment rates and starting salaries for MET graduates, giving you the practical skills for an impactful, lucrative career.
The engineering technology program at UNH Manchester consistently supports students in their future endeavors. According to the 2020 UNH First Destination Survey report, 96% of engineering technology graduates were employed within six months of graduation, with 100% being satisfied with their post-graduate plans. Additionally, Class of 2020 graduates reported an average starting salary of $66,875. UNH Manchester's engineering technology program directly supports local workforce needs, with 85% of engineering technology 2020 graduates living and working in the state of New Hampshire.
- Barbara Bancroft, NCC
- Shawn Banker, UNH Durham
- JD Bell, EPE Corporation
- Celine Bilodeau, Eversource
- Alex Chretien, Jetboil intern
- Adam Connolly, BAE Systems
- Joseph Cunningham, NHTI
- Oliver Holt, BAE Systems
- Ken Jones, Previously BAE Sys.
- Dave Lamprey, Osram Sylvania
- Christopher Libby, Velcro
- Dave Luneau, Classco Inc.
- Frank Maliski, Kleenline LLC
- Don Marcotte, NCC
- Keith McBrien, GDS Associates
- Jack Olson, Texas Instruments
- Ed Piekiek, Mitre
- Frank Polito, NHTI
- Jeff Setrin, Safran
- Erich Whitney, Mitre
- Olaf Zwickau, USA Balancing
The Engineering Technology program objectives are the skills and abilities graduates are expected to demonstrate during the first few years of employment, which include:
- Achieving employment in an engineering technology-related position with appropriate title and compensation.
- Demonstrating engineering technology-related technical problem-solving skills.
- Functioning effectively in diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
- Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Adapting to changes in technology through continuous personal and professional development.
- Being capable of assuming increasing professional responsibility.
- Conducting all professional activities with integrity, and demonstrating a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
Educational outcomes for students in the Engineering Technology program include, but are not limited to, the following learned capabilities:
- An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
- An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
- An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
- An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
- An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
- A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; computer aided drafting and design; and a basic knowledge and familiarity with industry codes, specifications, and standards;
- Selection, set-up, and calibration of instrumentation and the preparation of laboratory reports and systems documentation associated with the development, installation, or maintenance of mechanical components and systems;
- Basic engineering mechanics.
- Differential and integral calculus;
- Manufacturing processes; material science and selection; solid mechanics (such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, etc.) and mechanical system design;
- Thermal sciences, such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, etc.;
- Electrical circuits (ac and dc), and electronic controls; and
- Application of industry codes, specifications, and standards; and using technical communications, oral and written, typical of those required to prepare and present proposals, reports, and specifications.
- The capstone experience, ideally multidisciplinary in nature, must be project based and include formal design, implementation and test processes.
Following the annual 2019/20 Engineering Technology Industrial Advisory Board meeting, the following student outcomes will be adopted.
Student outcomes for the Engineering Technology program include, but are not limited to:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Curriculum
The curriculum must provide baccalaureate degree graduates with instruction in the knowledge, techniques, skills, and use of modern equipment in manufacturing engineering technology. Baccalaureate degree graduates build on the strengths of associate degree programs by gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for entry into manufacturing careers practicing various tools, techniques and processes. The depth and breadth of expertise demonstrated by baccalaureate graduates must support the program educational objectives. The curriculum must include instruction in the following topics:
- materials and manufacturing processes;
- product design process, tooling, and assembly;
- manufacturing systems, automation, and operations;
- statistics, quality and continuous improvement, and industrial organization and management; and
- capstone or integrating experience that develops and illustrates student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills in successfully solving manufacturing problems.
Fall term enrollment figures and degrees conferred in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program for the current and preceding four academic years.
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Academic Year |
Enrollment Year |
Total Undergrad |
Total Grad |
Degrees Awarded |
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|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
Associates |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorates |
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Current |
2018/2019 |
FT |
NA |
NA |
17 |
9 |
NA |
26 |
NA |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
Year |
PT |
NA |
NA |
4 |
8 |
NA |
12 |
NA |
|
|
|
||
1 |
2017/2018 |
FT |
NA |
NA |
6 |
15 |
NA |
21 |
NA |
0 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
|
PT |
NA |
NA |
8 |
11 |
NA |
19 |
NA |
|
|
|
||
2 |
2016/2017 |
FT |
NA |
NA |
13 |
17 |
NA |
30 |
NA |
0 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
|
PT |
NA |
NA |
4 |
13 |
NA |
17 |
NA |
|
|
|
||
3 |
2015/2016 |
FT |
NA |
NA |
15 |
18 |
NA |
33 |
NA |
0 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
|
PT |
NA |
NA |
6 |
12 |
NA |
18 |
NA |
|
|
|
||
4 |
2014/2015 |
FT |
NA |
NA |
14 |
17 |
NA |
31 |
NA |
0 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
|
PT |
NA |
NA |
10 |
8 |
NA |
18 |
NA |
|
|
|
FT - full time
PT - part time