Mechanical Engineering Technician Humber Polytechnic

Overview

You will learn the design concepts with the most advanced software and work with the most updated technologies in advanced manufacturing. The curriculum covers the theory and the skills required for:

• engineering design and modelling
• using solid works and AutoCAD
• mechanical components and systems design
• advanced manufacturing technologies
• programming (CNC) machine tools using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software

The curriculum includes courses in solid mechanics, mechanical design, hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), maintenance techniques and manufacturing. You will be able to develop and implement manufacturing procedures to produce engineering systems.

Key facts

• Begin a career designing and manufacturing with our Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma.
• According to the Canadian Government’s Working in Canada website, the outlook for jobs in this field is positive. “Due to a concentration of employers such as power plants, large automotive manufacturers and other transportation and goods manufacturers, openings for mechanical engineers should remain steady,” says the report. 
• Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma programme from Humber Polytechnic find employment in areas related to mechanical design, manufacturing, testing, consulting and service industries, as well as in machine tool sales and service departments. Demand is growing for graduates in fields related to the sustainable economy and in consulting engineering particularly for companies engaged in infrastructure projects.