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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Limited seats for Fall 2024

Turn promising ideas into revolutionary products, guiding every step from design and fabrication to prototyping and refinement.

Develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to design and produce high-quality manufactured goods in a variety of industries.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program combines foundational knowledge with experiential projects and labs to prepare you for a career designing and producing high-quality manufactured goods. The skills and techniques you learn as a student can be applied immediately upon graduation and transferred across industries and organizations.

As a co-op program, Mechanical Engineering Technology alternates between academic study and co-op employment terms, allowing you to build vital on-the-job experience and earn money while learning.

  • Program Type
    Full-time
  • Credential
    Diploma
  • Program Delivery
    In-person
  • In-person Location
    Notre Dame Campus
  • Intake
    Fall
  • Program Length
    28 months
  • Total Tuition / Fees for Courses
    $17,000 – $18,800
  • How to Enrol
    Application required
  • Application Type
    Direct entry
  • Work-Integrated Learning
    Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
  • Indigenous Pathway
    Program pathway available to Indigenous learners
  • International Program
    Open to students from around the globe

Experience a Polytechnic Education

Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term

As part of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program, you will dedicate one-third of your class time to experiential labs and practical projects. This allows you to apply fundamental skills and theoretical knowledge and develop on-the-job training and work experience.

TERM 1

Build foundational knowledge and develop fundamental engineering skills in mathematics, physics and drawing.

TERM 2

Discover technical applications of foundational engineering concepts, including fluid mechanics and inspection, and explore an introduction to manufacturing.

TERM 3

Apply your learning, gain real work experience and build industry connections through a co-op work placement.

TERM 4

Explore fabrication and learn to design for manufacturing while advancing your knowledge and studying fluid power, programmable logic controllers and force.

TERM 5

Study machine design, material strength, thermodynamics and air conditioning while developing project management skills.

TERM 6

Complete a second co-op term, preparing your skills, knowledge and industry connections for graduation.

TERM 7

Challenge yourself with a final capstone project that integrates all your previous learning while pursuing specialized elective courses.

Employment Potential

Prepare yourself for career success

Potential Grad CAREERS

  • Design engineer / manufacturing technologist
  • Field test technician
  • Junior product design technologist
  • Lab technologist
  • Manufacturing engineering planner
  • Mechanical designer
  • Mechanical engineer, research and development
  • Mechanical engineering technologist
  • Product designer
  • Production coordinator
  • Technical sales
  • Quality engineer

AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

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Plan, produce and test projects, turning your ideas into working prototypes.
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Take advantage of small class sizes and passionate instructors to compare ideas and collaborate on projects like the Sterling engine design.
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Our knowledgeable instructors combine expertise, training and years of industry experience to give you a versatile, career-ready education.
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Work with state-of-the-art equipment and industry-standard materials to solve practical engineering problems.
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Showcase your work and connect with peers, industry contacts and employers at RRC Polytech events and through applied research opportunities.

Graduate Success

This program prepares graduates for a successful career designing and producing high-quality manufactured goods. Students study design, manufacturing methods, quality assurance, equipment selection, computer-aided engineering, building systems design and control, mechanical analysis, computer applications, communication and project management.

The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.

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$52K – AVERAGE NEW GRAD SALARY

Employers often contact RRC Polytech to recruit grads and co-op students for short and long-term projects. Mechanical Engineering Technology grads often get jobs right out of school thanks to the skills and industry connections they develop in the program.

100% – RECOMMEND PROGRAM TO OTHERS

RRC Polytech programs combine deep theoretical study with practical training and vital work experience to ensure you graduate confident and ready for your career. As you build your skills, various student resources are here to support your growth, from your first class to your first job.

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100% – SATISFIED WITH RRC POLYTECH EDUCATION

RRC Polytech instructors have extensive experience working in their field, giving you access to valuable insight and industry connections while ensuring your education is relevant and ahead of industry standards.

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“When I ended up at RRC Polytech, I loved it — it was perfect. The professors were all awesome; they had industry experience. Class sizes were small in Mechanical Engineering Tech.”

Andy Beavis – Engineer and Mountain Team Leader
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Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

As a Mechanical Engineering Technology student, you are a patient individual who is curious about technology and committed to lifelong learning. You are persistent, analytical and enjoy solving real-world problems on your own as part of a team.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

  • Adaptable
  • Community-driven
  • Diplomatic
  • Down-to-earth
  • Visionary

SKILLS

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Lifelong learning
  • Listening
  • Positive attitude

INTERESTS

  • Machining
  • Engineering
  • Computer numerical control (CNC)
  • Computer-aided drafting (CAD)
  • Mechanics
  • Manufacturing
  • Design
  • Physics
  • Math
  • Cars

All the Information You Need

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

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DATES AND FEES

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LIST OF COURSES

Plan out your preferred learning journey. Review a summary of this program’s courses to discover what you’ll learn and how an RRC Polytech education will help your career.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

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Start Your Application

Your future is within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Experience industry-focused opportunities available at RRC Polytech and develop the knowledge and skills to grow, lead and excel in your future career.

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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