What can you do with a degree in Mechanical Engineering?
An applied science degree in mechanical engineering provides several versatile career paths. University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ graduates often pursue careers in automation, automotive aerospace, and forensics.Ìý
Recent graduate positions:
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Mechanical Engineer AppleÌý
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Engineer in Training Shell CanadaÌý
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Reactor Designer Candu EnergyÌý
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Mechanical Engineer Imperial OilÌý
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Quality Control Engineer - Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaÌý
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Production Engineer SeedMasterÌý
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Senior Hardware Engineer Teledyne DALSAÌý
What can you do with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering?
Mechatronics engineering is the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems. The essence of it is that the design of the mechanical system must be performed together with the design of the electrical/electronic and computer control aspects that together, comprise a complete system.Ìý
Recent graduate positions:
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Solutions Engineer at Splunk TechnologyÌý
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Software Engineer at ShopifyÌý
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Automation Controls Engineer at TeslaÌý
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Software Engineer at General MotorsÌý
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Product at OpenAIÌý
Undergraduate Programs Alumni:
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Hardware Designer at Swift Labs Inc. Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering - Artificial Intelligence Option |
Product Design Engineer atÌý Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering - Management Sciences Option |
Solutions Engineer atÌý Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering |
Graduate Programs Alumni:Ìý
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Research Engineer at theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Master of Applied Science (MASc), Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering |
Engineer atÌý Master of Applied Science (MASc), Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering |
Product Engineering Specialist atÌý Master of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (M.Eng.), Design Engineering |
Project Consultant atÌý Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Fire Protection Engineering |
UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Alumni Companies:Ìý
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-  – Founded in 2015 by Martin Basiri (MASc ’13) and his younger brothers, ApplyBoard helps international students apply to schools abroad. The company now has over 750 team members and representatives in over 20 countries. Read the full feature at  UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ News.Ìý
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– Founded in 2021 by Chee Hau Teoh (MASc ‘20) and Jhi Yong Loke (MASc ‘21), Nfinite Nanotech creates sustainable packaging with the power of nanotechnology for consumer-packaged goods to help protect the environment to reach for a better future for all. Learn more about their recent success in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ News.ÌýÌý
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– Founded by MME alums Nima Zamani (MASc ‘16) and Dr. Tim Lasswell (MASc ‘17), has invented an AI-powered robotics system that can perform ultrasounds without a human being present. This especially helps patients who live in rural areas. Get the story in .ÌýÌý
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[acquired by ]Ìý– Founded by four University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Mechatronics grads, they dedicated themselves to automating some of the world’s most intense jobs. It started with their involvement in the UW Robotics Team and then carried their passion into their fourth-year engineering capstone, which fueled the idea for the company. Today, the company is a global leader in unmanned vehicle robots for research, development, operation, and deployment in many industries, such as mining, military, agriculture, aerospace, and academia.
Academics:
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Mihaela VlaseaUÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumna and associate research director of theÌý Dr. Vlasea was recognized by a leading industry association as one of the 20 most influential academics in smart manufacturing. She specializes inÌý metal additive manufacturing (AM), a.k.a 3D printing. Dr. Vlasea’s research focuses on innovative design, process optimization and adoption of new materials for powder bed fusion and binder jetting additive manufacturing processes. View the full article atÌýUÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering. |
MEng student in the Design Engineering Graduate program, Ahmad completed a co-op term at Intellijoint Surgical Inc., a company that specializes in medical devices for hip and knee replacement surgeries. View Ahmad's full student highlight feature onÌý. |
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Ramin Chitsaz DehaghaniAlumnus of the MASc program in MME, Dehaghani worked in the department as a graduate student and currently is a research associate in the Composites Research Group. His research focuses onÌýcomposite materials and adhesive bonding. His research has been supported by industry sponsors including Honda R&D Americas, 3M, and Laval International. View Dehaghani's full student highlight feature onÌý.Ìý |
PhD student in MME, McGregor was awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) PGS Scholarship in May of 2020. The scholarship allowed McGregor to fund her research, which focuses on spinal implant fixation and loosening. McGregor currently works in collaboration with the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory Group, and has collaborated with manufacturing experts and clinicians in the field. View McGregor's full student highlight feature onÌý. |
ÌýPositions held by UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ graduates:
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CEO atÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Mechanical Engineering |
Ìý Lead Vehicle Dynamics Control Engineer atÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering |
Ìý Acting Technical Review Board Lead - Active Safety and Autonomous Driving atÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering |
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