Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Accreditation: Mechanical, Manufacturing and Quality Control concentrations are
accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012,
(410) 347-7700.
Program Description: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology offers a core curriculum in engineering technology with
multiple concentrations: mechanical, manufacturing and quality control.
Manufacturing Concentration. The Manufacturing concentration is designed for students
interested in computer-assisted methods of manufacturing. Areas of emphasis
include CNC machining (mill, wire EDM and turning), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
(GD&T) and computer-assisted measuring.
Mechanical Concentration. The “traditional” Mechanical concentration is designed for
students interested in technical assistance design and maintenance technology. Areas of
emphasis include materials, fluid mechanics, power applications and applied mechanics.
Quality Control Concentration. The Quality Control concentration is designed for students
interested in process control, testing and analysis of product quality. Areas of emphasis
include testing fundamentals, destructive testing, nondestructive testing, computerassisted
measuring and statistical process control (SPC).
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Typical Job Opportunities:
Engineering A s s i s t a n t .Assists in the design and production of engineering projects.
Maintenance Te c h n i c i a n . Installs, maintains and repairs mechanical systems and
e q u i p m e n t .
CNC Operator/Pro g r a m m e r. Creates programs and machines parts by computer
assisted methods.
Manufacturing Te c h n i c i a n .Assists in the development, implementation and modification
of the production process.
CMM Pro g r a m m e r. Creates programs and measures parts by computerassisted
methods.
Quality Te c h n i c i a n .Assists in the control, testing and analysis of product quality
Application Technician. Provides customer support for a manufacturer.
After successfully completing the Mechanical Engineering Technology program, the
graduate will be equipped to do the following:
I . Understand and apply the basic theory and concepts of mechanical engineering
technology
I I . Identify and solve problems with a minimum of assistance and supervision
I I I . Operate concentration-related equipment with a high degree of manipulative
s k i l l s
I V. Communicate eff e c t i v e l y, which includes reading, oral and written skills
V. Apply on-the-job the principles of good work habits
Contact(s): Terry Sisk, Program Coordinator, (865) 694-6513, tsisk@pstcc.edu
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