Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial Maintenance Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout this Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial Maintenance Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College you'll learn and develop the technical skills needed to work as a mechanical engineering technician.

Today’s machines are highly specialized and technologically advanced. They require specialized and dynamic technicians to make sure they run properly and to ensure the job gets done. If you’re interested in working with your hands and appreciate the pride that comes after a hard day’s work, the Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial Maintenance program of Fanshawe College will give you the technical prowess needed to meet the always evolving industrial world. Upon successful completion of your mechanical engineering technician diploma, you'll graduate with career options far beyond the shop. Work in sales, or as part of a technical team. Whatever your goal, begin engineering your future today.

Throughout the pursuit of your mechanical engineering technician diploma, you'll have access to practical, hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machining, machine repair, and electronics. Because today's industrial machines are built with a high degree of sophistication, you’ll learn the mechanical and electrical knowledge to understand them, inside and out. You’ll also study computer aided design, welding and mechanics theory. Plus, the program mirrors the apprenticeship training program for Industrial Millwrights - so when you graduate with your mechanical engineering technician diploma, you'll be prepared to write the exemption tests for the Industrial Millwright trade (as required by the Apprenticeship Client Services of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Workplace Training Branch).

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 47.0303. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

• Field Service Technician

Provide on-site installation, repairs and maintenance of products in an efficient manner.

• Mechanical Engineering Technician

Help design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices including tools, engines and machines. Prepare drawings, analyze data and report findings.

• Industrial Plant Maintenance Junior Technician

Perform maintenance activities on plant equipment and participate in preventative maintenance programs.