university of toledo mechanical engineering

Mechanical Engineering (4 ½-year)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

Inventors. Problem solvers. Designers.
Mechanical engineers are all of those things. And our hands-on approach at UToledo lets students refine their skills through co-ops and design projects with real clients.

Mechanical Engineering (4 ½-year) Bachelor’s Degree Overview

Mechanical engineers are curious about how things work. They are creative problem solvers who design, develop and improve products we use every day. If you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives, this is a great career.

Mechanical engineering is the broadest field of engineering. It touches every other branch. Mechanical engineers design everything from prosthetic limbs and cancer treatments to cutting-edge, alternative energy systems like offshore wind turbines.

The University of Toledo has one of the best engineering schools in the country. Our accredited programs focus on hands-on learning and practical experience.

Thanks to our unique, mandatory co-op program, mechanical engineering students graduate with a year of real-work experience and often with full-time job offers.

Learn more about the Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department.

Mechanical Engineering (4 ½-year) Bachelor’s Degree Highlights

• Mandatory, paid co-ops. Students spend three semesters as paid interns and often get job offers from their employers.
• Cutting-edge facilities. Work with the latest equipment in laboratories and workshops located within our multimillion dollar, multi-building engineering complex. You’ll have access to advanced mechanic and thermal science measurement equipment; state-of-the-art, computer-aided design software; and robotic control systems.
• Hands-on learning. UToledo mechanical engineering students get the real-world design experience they need to be competitive in the job market through:
  • Freshman design projects. Students work in teams to create a business plan and prototype using a 3D printer. This is great training for future entrepreneurs.
  • Senior design capstone course. Design and create a functional prototype to solve a problem for a real client.
  • Lab research
  • Formula SAE Car Team, which competes nationally
• Rigorous, ABET-accredited, mechanical engineering curriculum.
• Faculty with diverse backgrounds. Our faculty members have professional and research experience with NASA, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Co., Chrysler, the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Air Force.
• Comprehensive course offerings. UToledo offers a wide array of engineering majors. This allows undergraduates to take courses in other areas of interest. Many mechanical engineering majors also minor in business administration, entrepreneurship, chemistry, biology, mathematics and more.

Career Opportunities

98% of UToledo mechanical engineering graduates accept a job offer or enter graduate school within six months of graduation.

Many work as process or design engineers in such fields as:

Alumni have been hired by Fortune 500 companies, including:

Our students have been accepted into graduate programs at:

Mechanical Engineering (4 ½-year) Bachelor’s Degree Plan of Study

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Sample Courses

•     Engineering Economics
•     Thermodynamics
•     Mechanical Design

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Internship Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering (4 ½-year) Bachelor’s Degree

The University of Toledo is one of eight programs in the U.S. to require co-op experiences for all engineering undergraduates. We have an entire staff at our Career Development Center dedicated to helping students find co-ops and hone their professional skills for interviews. Students spend three semesters in the field. They have been placed in 40 states and 34 countries.

UToledo engineering students solve real-world problems

A team of UToledo mechanical engineering students wins grant money to develop an idea on turning food waste to energy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CTQrZUOFL9A?ecver=2&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utoledo.edu

Lex Potter, a double amputee, wanted a way to move through the water more easily when he went scuba diving. A team of UT engineering students came to the rescue.

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Plan of Study

Below is a sample plan of study for a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with no concentration (general)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering – Mechatronics Concentration

BS in Mechanical Engineering with no concentration (general)

BS in Mechanical Engineering with a Mechatronics Concentration

Below is a sample plan of study with a concentration in Mechatronics. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.