Bachelor [Mechanical Engineering] From Western Michigan University

They plan and direct fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment in addition to developing methods and procedures for testing products and services. Mechanical engineers direct and coordinate construction and installation activities to ensure conformance with engineering design and customer specifications. They coordinate operation, maintenance and repair activities to get the best use of machines and systems. Mechanical engineers may also evaluate field installations and recommend design changes to eliminate malfunctions.

As a mechanical engineering student at WMU, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects with local industry, qualify for our departmental scholarships, and become a member of the Sunseeker solar racing team. WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences also has more than 25 student organizations open to you, including the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Condition Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi and Theta Tau.