Mechanical engineering has long been one of the most popular degrees with employers. It is predicted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that the employment will increase by about 7% from 2020 to 2030. Interestingly, Michigan has by far the largest employment of mechanical engineers among all 50 states.
Mechanical engineers who recently graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn have found professional employment in such companies as Bosch, Chrysler, Denso International, General Electric, General Motors, Ford, Kelsey Hayes, Rockwell, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Toyota Technical Center, U.S. Army Tank Command, and U.S. Steel.
About the Department
One of four departments in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers accredited and nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Automotive Systems Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. Our curriculum offers comprehensive and rigorous education rich in design, research, and interdisciplinary opportunities leading to successful careers in industry, government, higher education, and non-profit organizations both in southeast Michigan and worldwide.
Our Fields of Study
Graham Institute Carbon Neutrality Grant : Lei Chen
A team of researchers headed by Dr. Lei Chen received a grant from the Graham Sustainability Institute’s Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program (CNAP) for a new process of recycling spent lithium ion batteries. Given projections of 21 million spent lithium ion batteries by 2040, this process reduces the significant costs of recycling these batteries through an "all-dry-synthesis-based recycling" system. This process aims to reduce waste, reduce prices, and reduce the environmental impact of battery creation.
To learn more please visit this article about the project or this article about the Graham Sustainability Institutes funding of projects towards Carbon Neutrality.
Department Staff
Rebekah Awood
Graduate Programs Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering
Sherry Boyd
Administrative Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, and Graduate Programs Coordinator, Automotive Systems Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering
Nicole Engel
ME Administrative Assistant Senior, Mechanical Engineering
The ME department continually seeks outside interactions with business, industries, and government through its Industrial Advisory Boards. Our advisory boards are composed of industry professionals who provide input on curriculum, potential employment for students, research opportunities for faculty, and a perspective on future challenges requiring collaboration.
About this dual master's degree:
The dual degree program with the Ross School of Business presents a unique opportunity for students to supplement their engineering expertise with a foundational business curriculum and action-based learning in the Master of Management (MM) program. Students are able to double count some coursework from this 10-month intensive degree program for recent non-business college graduates. Michigan’s Master of Management program is the #1 ranked U.S. based MM program and immerses students in key business areas including accounting, marketing, operations, and strategy.
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