The Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis (Optional Co-op) undergraduate diploma at Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning equips you with essential skills for modern industry. You will delve into mechanical design, employing standard procedures, 3D CAD, and FEA for analysis and simulation. This program is ideal if you are keen to understand the intricate relationship between design and manufacturing, exploring materials and processes. You will also develop crucial communication abilities, learning to convey technical information effectively through linguistic, graphic, and computerized methods, preparing you for diverse engineering technology roles.
This three-year, full-time, on-campus program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes foundational subjects like Electrical Fundamentals, Mathematics, and Engineering Drawing, progressing to advanced topics such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Fluid Power, and PLC programming. You will gain practical experience through hands-on laboratory work and, if you choose the optional co-op stream, complete three valuable work terms. Graduates are prepared for careers in mechanical design, design validation, and research and development, with the program conditionally recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).