Mechanical Engineering LUT University

Overview

Modern mechanical engineering combines creative product development, design and modelling with efficient production that involves automation and robotisation. It takes materials, processing and the management of people and goods into consideration. LUT's mechanical engineering department represents the cutting edge of industry. 

LUT provides a unique opportunity to implement conventional and modern aspects of mechanical engineering for the development of futuristic and revolutionary solutions. For example, one of the department’s ongoing projects is to develop artificial intelligence for Industry 4.0 machinery. With the help of power calculation, machines will be able to predict the future. With this "consciousness", the machine will select and execute movements as smooth and practical as possible.

What can you do with your degree?

There is a great demand in the labour market for mechanical engineering experts. A mechanical engineering degree opens the door to a wide range of jobs in the metal or automotive industries, for example, but also in industries related to food, health care, energy, chemicals, construction, transport, or climate change mitigation.

You can work in management and expert positions, as a design or production engineer, or in the development of consumer goods, machinery, equipment, and their parts. With the  Mechanical Engineering programme at LUT University , you can also research and develop manufacturing methods and apply them to production or simulate process or mechanical systems. It is also possible to complete a master’s degree in business administration after the bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering to forge a career path in managerial positions in the mechanical engineering industries.

Your work may also involve training, research, and marketing, for example in industrial projects or in your own company.

Job options for graduates

• Head of virtual design firm

• Design manager of international energy company

• Production manager of pulp and paper plants

• Mechanical engineer

• Quality control manager in the metal industry

• Product development engineer/manager

• Research and development engineer

• Project engineer/manager