The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is a practical, hands-on, full-time, two-year diploma program that lets you develop strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills essential for a range of exciting careers in the challenging field of mechanical engineering.

During the common first year, you will be exposed to a variety of topics including foundational math and physics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and additional specialized courses to prepare you to enter into one of three specialized majors. Upon successful completion of the common first year, selection of your major will occur.

Although SAIT will attempt to help students complete the program major of their choice, grade points for specific courses will be used in the selection criteria for each major, in case of a seat shortage for specific majors.

The following majors are available for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program:

Design and Analysis

Mechanical system design
Vibration Analysis
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Specialized skills include design, analysis and troubleshooting of various systems including mechanical, thermal and fluids.

Design and Development

Model Making
Prototyping
Ergonomics
Specialized skills include product design and development, prototyping, ergonomics and industrial design.

Design and Automation

Automation Systems Design
Control Systems (PLC)
Industrial robotics
Specialized skills include automated systems design and maintenance, manufacturing controls and robotics.

In all three available majors, a focus will be placed on professionalism, creativity, teamwork, effective communication and collaboration. Each student will also participate in a major capstone project that will address a real-world industry challenge.

Accreditation
All three majors are nationally accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT). Graduates may apply for their Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation after two years of appropriate work experience.

While attending SAIT, Mechanical Engineering Technology students can become members of the following societies:

Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals (ASET).
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in either:

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Development
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Automation

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, energy production, electronics, aerospace, plastics, wood products, warehousing, food processing and technical sales.

Potential positions include:

mechanical engineering technologist
project manager
agricultural engineering technologist
Related careers include:

aerospace engineer
biomedical engineer