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Programme Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology involves applying scientific and engineering theories to technical areas such as product design, development, production and manufacture, power and control of machinery, materials, quality control, and cost analysis.

 

Mechanical Engineers Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineers design, manufacture, and maintain industrial machines and engines. They are involved in the development of a wide range of products, from spacecraft and air conditioning systems to automobiles and dryers.

 

Career Opportunities for Mechanical Graduates

Employment opportunities exist across fields, however, the department places particular emphasis on mechanical engineering skills in relation to key industry sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and design.

 

Employment opportunities that exist within the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology:

Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Contracting Civil Engineer
  • Control and Instrumentation Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Corporate Investment Banker
  • Mining Engineer
  • Patent Attorney
  • Production Manager
  • Technical Sales Engineer
  • Water Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering

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Industrial Engineering Technology Programme

Industrial Engineers are involved in planning for the processes of storage, movement of materials, and layout of factories. To ensure a coordinated work flow and optimal productivity, they organize and manage the relationship between other planners, plan operators and the plant.

Industrial Engineers Responsibilities

Industrial Engineers design and implement systems within organizations to maximize production. They work in conjunction with other engineers to put the theory of mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering into practice

Career Opportunities for Industrial Graduates

The Department of Industrial Engineering Technology industry relationships provides a platform for work integrated learning opportunities and stakeholder engagement to ensure the production of skilled graduates who are able to think creatively in a range of environments. The Department is continuously engaged with industry to develop new interventions to address the shortage of process engineering skills, particularly within the service sector.

Employment opportunities that exist within the field of Industrial Engineering Technology:

Industrial Engineering Technology

  • Architectural and Engineering Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Cost Estimator
  • Distribution Planning Engineer
  • Ergonomist
  • Facilities Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Industrial Engineering Technician
  • Industrial Production Manager
  • Logistician
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Management Analyst
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Materials Handling Engineer
  • Materials Planner
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
  • Operations Analyst Process Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Productivity Engineer
  • Project Consultant
  • Project Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Quality Control Inspector
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Reliability Engineer
  • Research Engineer
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Safety Engineer
  • Sales Representative
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
  • Supply Chain Consultant
  • Supply Quality Improvement Engineer
  • Technical Sales Engineer
  • Time Study Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Industrial Engineering 

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