What is Mechanical Engineering?

What do Mechanical Engineers Do?

Mechanical engineers typically work in design, manufacturing and industrial plant operations. Often they are key members of interdisciplinary teams which solve problems.  Most mechanical engineering problems involve motion of solid components and fluids and the flow of mechanical and thermal energy. For example, the manufacturing of electronic devices requires understanding the behaviour of many materials, processes to fabricate each component, and the use of high-precision automated machinery to assemble them. The goal is to create components and systems with better performance, lower economic, social and environmental costs, and keep them working smoothly.

What Makes a Good Mechanical Engineer?

Good mechanical engineers are interested in how things work, have good abilities in math and science, and are good at solving problems.

What is the M.E. Curriculum About?

The M.E. curriculum is designed to prepare students so that they have good understanding of the many fundamental principles and can apply them to design components and integrated systems. The program can be completed in 4 or 5 years depending on the student's preference and outside commitments.  Development of clear communication skills such as writing, speaking and drawing (both sketching and CAD) is encouraged throughout the program in the many hands-on laboratories.  Transfer students from other universities may be eligible to receive up to one half of the UNB degree in transfer credits.

Co-op Programs

After completion of approximately half of the courses, students may choose the co-op program which intersperses paid work terms with study terms. Work terms greatly enhance the depth of learning and student maturity. For more information about Co-op contact the Engineering Co-op Office at enggcoop@unb.ca, the web site: www.unb.ca/fredericton/engineering/coop/.