Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design

Centennial College

Centennial College's two-year Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program combines strong conceptual thinking with a practical knowledge of machines and how they work. You learn engineering theory and develop computer-assisted drafting and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) skills.

The courses in this engineering diploma program employ a project-based approach to learning. This includes working in small groups on specific projects, learning how to plan, schedule, create, design and build as a team.

You have the choice of continuing into a third-year technology option and specializing in modern manufacturing and production processes.

Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.

The field of mechanical engineering technicians requires a combination of strong conceptual thinking with practical knowledge of machines and how they work. Our Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design (Fast-track) program is geared towards offering this know-how to qualified college or university graduates in one year (two semesters) as they gain direct admission into year two (Semester 3) of the two-year program.

Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College.

Program Highlights

• In the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program you gain experience in machine shop operation, tool design and computer numerical control programming.
• Industry-current computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software instruction as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks and Mastercam is included.
• This program uses state-of-the-art CAD/CAM equipment.
• There is a 60-40 balance between theory and practice.
• The project-driven program gives you practical experience in designing, building and testing an original piece of equipment.
• The project approach simulates actual workplace assignments.

Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design program has met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

Career Outlook

• Junior engineer
• Lab technician
• Quality controller
• Mechanical tester
• CAD operator
• Production controller
• Product designer and developer

Areas of Employment

• Transportation equipment manufacturing
• Machinery manufacturing
• Architectural, engineering and related services
• Mechanical, engineering and related services