SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Calgary, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
* domestic applications deadline | May 23, 2023 international applications deadline
Key Summary
About: The Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma at SAIT is a two-year programme that builds technical and problem-solving skills. A common first year covers math, physics and CAD before selecting from three majors: Design and Analysis; Design and Development; Design and Automation. Majors accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). Graduates may pursue Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) after two years’ work.
Career Outcomes: Graduates access career opportunities in manufacturing, oil and gas, energy, electronics, aerospace, plastics, wood products, warehousing, food processing and technical sales. Roles include mechanical engineering technologist, project manager and agricultural engineering technologist. Related careers include aerospace and biomedical engineers.
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, the selection of your major will occur. Although SAIT will attempt to help students complete the program major of their choice, grade point for specific courses will be used in the selection criteria for each major, in case of a seat shortage for specific majors.
Credentials and accreditation
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
All three majors are nationally accredited by the Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). 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).
Transfer Options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:
- Athabasca University
- Camosun College
- Lakehead University
- Montana Tech
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Victoria
- University of Wyoming
The following majors are available for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program:
- Design and Analysis
- Design and Development
- Design and Automation
For 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.
The specific areas of study for the three majors will be:
Design and Analysis Major:
- Mechanical system design
- Vibration Analysis
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
Design and Development Major:
- Model Making
- Prototyping
- Ergonomics
Design and Automation Major:
- Automation Systems Design
- Control Systems (PLC)
- Industrial robotics
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
