Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates focus on designing, developing, operating, and installing equipment that involves interactions of mechanical, hydraulic, and thermodynamic systems. The equipment may include manufacturing systems, machinery, engines, boilers, furnaces, air-conditioning systems, heating systems, and transportation.

Opportunities in the field of mechanical engineering technology field include specification of materials for a particular application; determination of failures in the field; dealing with corrosion problems and prevention; or working with the manufacture and production of materials.  Mechanical Designers work using computerized analysis and graphical tools to create the endless possibilities of products including airplanes, ships, engines, oil well drilling or pumping equipment, toys, medical equipment, and food processing equipment.