Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at ERAU provides access to state-of-the-art labs solely for use in undergraduate education and student-centered research. Plus, students are part of a program that has become one of the top-ranked in the nation in just a few years. The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering builds on the success of ERAU’s highly acclaimed Aerospace Engineering program, so students benefit from the same resources and professional networking opportunities. At ERAU, students have the opportunity to participate in engineering competitions, locally, nationally, and even globally through a number of different professional organizations represented on campus. These include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. There are also organizations and clubs that are dedicated to specific projects, research and engineering related recreational pursuits. The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Mechanical Engineering program offers four areas of emphasis, or tracks: -Bio-Mechanical: Prepares students to become knowledgeable and skilled mechanical engineers with an understanding of the fundamental principles that lead to scientific discovery and technological innovation in the bioengineering and biomedical fields. -Clean Energy Systems: For students looking for a career in the growing field of renewable energy with specific emphasis on kinetic energy systems (e.g., wind/water turbines) and thermal energy systems (e.g., solar thermal, combustion). -High Performance Vehicles: Prepares students for employment in vehicle design and manufacturing, from competition vehicles to fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. -Robotic Systems (with an emphasis in Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems): For students interested in the rapidly expanding robotics field, including applications to the aerospace industry.

Mechanical engineers work in almost every technical area and are employed in a wide variety of industries and organizations, including areas of rapid employment growth such as high-performance vehicles, robotics, bio-mechanical systems, and clean energy systems.