Welcome to the Mechanical Engineering Department!

The Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Texas at Tyler was established in 1997 and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700. We are proud of our student-focused, hands-on approach to engineering education.

The Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates who are sought after by employers and graduate schools. The department stresses the development of strong professional knowledge, critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills. Mechanical Engineering is a broad field encompassing activities including research, development, design, testing, manufacturing operations, maintenance, marketing and sales. Computer-aided design and analysis, thermal and fluid systems, manufacturing processes and control, bioengineering, aerospace systems, and instrumentation are several of the many areas that require mechanical engineering skills.

Student chapters of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) afford opportunities to network with professional engineers and to learn about career options. Activities include field trips and inplant tours of local companies.

Graduates work in organizations ranging from large corporations to government offices to small consulting firms. Mechanical engineers may become managers of large engineering projects, inplant managers, owners of their own firms, or executives in large corporations. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides a solid foundation for graduate study research leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, available with both thesis and non-thesis options.

Graduate Assistantships Available
For details contact the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Coordinator.