Shift your career into overdrive with a degree in mechanical engineering from CMU. You'll be able to take advantage of hands-on learning courses and internship opportunities that will give you the professional experience to finish ahead of the competition. Conduct research in areas such as robotics, intelligent machines and vibrations, and present your research results at CMU's annual campuswide Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition. Into racing? You'll also be able to design, build and race a vehicle with CMU's Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Team or the Formula One team.​​

Our alumni go on to fulfilling and successful careers in industry, government, research and academia. Highly respected Michigan companies including Chrysler, Ford Motor Co., Gentex and Steelcase offer internship opportunities that may lead to job opportunities after graduation. Mechanical engineers work mostly in engineering services, research and development, manufacturing industries, and the federal government.