Mechanical Design Technology

Associate Degree: 10-606-1
Campus: Fond du Lac (some courses also available at the West Bend Campus)

Moraine Park's Mechanical Design Technology program prepares students to assist engineers in the design of products and the preparation of computerized drawings for all types of machines and manufacturing industries. Coursework emphasizes computer-aided design (CAD) techniques, project and product development, and understanding various materials used in design and manufacturing.

Successful mechanical design technicians have strong computer and visualization skills, are detail oriented, have sound math skills and a mechanical aptitude.

Representatives from business and industry have identified skills that are essential to success in manufacturing.  Students will be expected to demonstrate the critical core manufacturing skills throughout all the manufacturing classes.  The critical core manufacturing skills include: Work cooperatively, Work productively, Listen effectively, Demonstrate a positive attitude, Maintain a safe work environment, Demonstrate integrity, Communicate clearly, Follow directions, Apply proglem solving strategies, Apply mathematical reasoning, Think critically and Adapt to change.

Graduates find jobs with a variety of manufacturing industries including metal fabrication companies, industrial equipment manufacturers, paper equipment manufacturers, consumer product companies and recreational equipment firms.

This program is a nontraditional occupation for women.

Students enrolled in this program are eligible to apply for the STEM Scholarship.