Mechanical Design Overview
The need for innovative products across all industries triggered a rising demand for people trained in the design field. CVTC is meeting these needs with a Mechanical Design program. If you enjoy working with a team to design and develop new products and prepare them for the manufacturing process, CVTC’s new Mechanical Design program is right for you!
Utilize the newest technology, like laser engraving, 3D printing, and industry-utilized software while developing the basic skills and knowledge required to design products and solve problems.
Throughout the two year program students will learn:
- An understanding of manufacturing processes, machines and their mechanisms, including hydraulics, circuit design, and electrical systems
- Application of principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Drafting and design software including CAD and SOLIDWORKS
- The selection, set-up, and calibration of measurement tools and instrumentation
- How to prepare laboratory reports and systems documentation associated with development, installation, or maintenance of mechanical components and systems
- A basic familiarity and use of industry codes, specifications, and standards
- Utilization of all the skills they’ve acquired throughout the program in a capstone project.
Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Mechanical Design program if you completed the Design & Drafting Technology technical diploma at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Program Objectives & Student Outcomes
The Mechanical Design program is committed to providing the best curriculum and education to its students. Read the program's mission statement, program objectives, and student learning outcomes.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
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Just the Facts
Mechanical Design
61 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face, Online
Program Location
Eau Claire, Online
Start Months
August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,910
Term 2
$ 2,503
Term 3
$ 2,510
Term 4
$ 2,655
Books
$ 1,658
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $12,236
Career Opportunities
CAD Designer
Manufacturing Technician
Mechanical Technologist
Product Design Specialist
Technician Assembly
Data Platform Engineer
Graduate Employers
AJ Manufacturing
D&S Manufacturing
Modern Automotive Performance
Badger Truck Refrigeration
Riverside Machine & Engineering
WB Manufacturing
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$60K Yearly Salary
Our recent Mechanical Design graduates reported an average starting salary of $59,777.
100% Employed
100% of our recent Mechanical Design graduates got a job in the industry.
25 Regional Jobs
There are 25 job openings in the CVTC district for the Mechanical Design industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Mechanical Design program.
Sample Courses
Manufacturing Materials and Processes
Manufacturing materials includes the study of metals, plastics, elastomers, woods, ceramics, glass, composites, cement, and concrete properties. Manufacturing processes include mechanical tool cutting, machining, electrochemical milling, photochemical etching, laser machining, casting, fabricating, joining, heat treating, and secondary finishing operations. Automation applications such as robotics, and computer integrated technologies are also included with local case studies of industry. Applications and fundamental inspection techniques associated with the various materials are explored.
Solid Modeling I
This course introduces the student to the concepts and commands required to develop 3-D solid models using SolidWorks software. Students will learn to constrain models and develop parametric models. Students will also produce 2-D working drawings from the models. Topics will also include dimensioning, orthographic views, and section views.
Tool Design Practices
This course provides a fundamental background in the design and application of jigs, fixtures, rapid prototyping equipment and gauging devices that are used in the manufacturing process. Classroom work is done through design work on CAD and Solidworks and research of standard tooling components from a variety of resources.
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I felt more like a person here rather than a number at a big school. I have good relationships with my instructors and they teach so efficiently. I’m very happy here with the personal relationships with the instructors.
Josh
Mechanical Design Student
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Design & Drafting Technology, Technical Diploma
Mechanical Maintenance, Technical Diploma
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Program Accreditation
Associates of Applied Science Manufacturing Engineering Technologist is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.
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