Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program prepares students for the design, development, and manufacturing of machinery and devices at all scales in the area of energy production and transfer, as well as the vast area of system design and control. Students will have a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and methods to drive creativity and innovation through such subjects as computer-aided design and visualization, robotics, bioengineering, environmental engineering, and solar exploration.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program prepares students for the design, development, and manufacturing of machinery and devices at all scales in the area of energy production and transfer, as well as the vast area of system design and control. Students will have a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and methods to drive creativity and innovation through such subjects as computer-aided design and visualization, robotics, bioengineering, environmental engineering, and solar exploration.

Program Overview

Students will learn how to address critical societal needs through research solutions in energy efficiency and the environment, biomechanics, robotics and other emerging technologies. The program also emphasizes computer applications, professional ethics, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

The current educational objectives of the undergraduate program in mechanical engineering is embodied in the following statements: 

  • Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of mechanical engineers. 
  • Graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced study if they so desire.
  • Graduates will be prepared to assume/undertake leadership roles in their communities and/or professions.

Career Opportunities

Our accredited mechanical engineering program will prepare you for careers in such fields as:

  • Electromechanical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering in rail systems
  • Mechanical and medical or energy engineering
  • Sustainable production and mechanical engineering
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Illinois Tech’s undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum includes significant hands-on activities and produces some of the most qualified and respected engineers in the field. It focuses on key fundamental areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, applied math, physics, and chemistry.

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Featured Faculty

John Cesarone
Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Carrie M. Hall
Associate Professor
Baisravan HomChaudhuri
Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Nelson Nelson
Assistant Professor; Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Department
Francisco Ruiz
Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sayed Saghaian
Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Matthew Spenko
Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Co-Pi, CARNATIONS
Ankit Srivastava
Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Associate Chair of Graduate Affairs in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
Murat Vural
Associate Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Associate Chair of Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering