Program Overview
Want to be a mechanical engineer? Get your start at Delta by learning the fundamentals of drafting, CAD, and manufacturing and design, so you'll be ready to transfer to complete your bachelor's degree.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in mechanical engineering technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Perform engineering duties in the planning and designing of tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Teach courses pertaining to the application of the physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes and services. This career field includes instructors of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral and petroleum engineering, as well as instructors primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test or calibrate machinery and equipment under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
For information about how your Delta courses will transfer to universities, check with the admissions office of your transfer institution. You can begin exploring how classes will transfer with the Michigan Transfer Network.
Transfer agreements
Transfer agreements are contracts signed by the presidents of each institution guaranteeing transfer of specific courses or pathways.
You can begin exploring how classes will transfer with the Michigan Transfer Network or you might want to check out the Mechanical Engineering Technology transfer agreement Delta has in place with Michigan Technological University.
Why you should choose Delta
You can get hands-on experience in your field while you're working toward that degree. I know. It's awesome! Plus, you'll even get paid. That's co-op! Check it out.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
The specially-designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!
So you are thinking about transferring? Representatives from several area universities maintain regular office hours right in our academic advising office, and others drop in frequently. Get the answers you need by making an appointment or stopping by to talk directly with your future university.
Facts & Figures
1 in 8 people in our community, ages 17-70, have taken a class at Delta.
More than 30 percent of our students plan to transfer on to earn their bachelor's.