Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Overview

Mechanical Engineering is a very diverse field. Mechanical Engineers are vital in many settings because of the breadth of knowledge that they bring to the job. In addition, this breadth widens the range of potential job opportunities at many different types of companies. MECOP students who choose to pursue Mechanical Engineering might focus on any of a number of disciplines, including Machine Design, Product Testing, Research and Development, Thermal Fluids Analysis, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

Skills that MECOP Mechanical Engineering interns develop include a solid understanding of design, testing, analysis, and implementation of products, processes, and systems. Beyond building mechanical aptitude, interns learn to extend knowledge that applies to new technologies and processes. In addition, interns focusing on Mechanical Engineering often learn about project management, enhance technical creativity, and gain valuable experience in intern-company and vendor relations.

Internship History

Active Company Participants

The following participating companies have taken ME students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):

Student Participation

Participating Universities

MECOP currently accepts Mechanical Engineering students from the following universities:

• Oregon State University
• Oregon Tech
• Portland State University
• University of Portland

Internship Timeframes

The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.

Coursework Requirements

Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. These requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications and to plan out your curriculum for participation, please see our directory of advisors.

MECOP Affiliated Advisors For This Discipline