Vision

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Saint Martin's University's School of Engineering will be a premiere department offering undergraduate level instruction in mechanical engineering theory and practice; will be recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally; and will excel in teaching, service, and research.

Mission

The primary mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide excellence in engineering education covering both breadth and depth of mechanical engineering theory, design and practice; to conduct applied research in support of local and regional industries; and to provide its graduates with the motivation and skills for lifelong learning.

Program Objectives

Saint Martin's University's School of Engineering mechanical engineering graduates will:

1. be valued members of their organizations because of their skills and abilities to apply the fundamental scientific principles that underpin the mechanical the mechanical engineering profession or related fields;
2. be able to solve complex technical problems and/or design systems that are useful to society, while considering ethical and safety constraints;
3. advance in their chosen career paths by utilizing their technical, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills;
4. demonstrate the desire for enhancing their personal and professional growth by making progress toward, or successfully completing an advanced degree, and/or professional development courses, and/or engineering certification;
5. be actively engaged in service to their profession and their communities, consistent with the Benedictine tradition.

Description

Mechanical engineers design and manufacture machines and devices used in almost all fields. Among them are the automotive, biomedical, construction, environmental, aviation and aerospace disciplines. Applications include aircraft and spacecraft design; solar and nuclear energy; internal combustion engines; heating and ventilation; fluid dynamics; robotics and automation in manufacturing; petroleum and chemical production processes; and consumer goods and appliances.

A variety of career opportunities are available for Saint Martin's University Engineering graduates. Among them are positions with major U.S. and international industrial corporations, construction and consulting engineering firms, public utilities, city, county and state public works departments, military service, and federal engineering organizations. 

Mechanical engineers also are employed by small and medium sized manufacturing companies; by heating, ventilation and air-conditioning companies; and in nuclear waste remediation.

Program features

• Program accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET).

• Emphasis on strong fundamentals in engineering science.

• Design integration throughout the program.

• Hands-on laboratory experience in manufacturing, thermal sciences and electrical, electronics and instrumentation.

• Many project-oriented courses, in which students share insights gained through individual and group projects.

• A faculty with extensive experience as educators and as professional engineers.

• Small classes, allowing students to receive individual attention from faculty.

• A strong liberal arts component that broadens career options and the possibility of professional advancement.

• State-of-the-art computer facilities with an extensive engineering software library including AutoCAD, Pro E, SolidWorks, ProMechanica, IDEAS, ALGOR, ANSYS, Working Model and other analytical and design software.