Electromechanical Engineering

Overview of a College Program in Electromechanical Engineering

After you enroll in Electromechanical Engineering degree programs at accredited colleges and universities you can learn about electric and electronic technologies and mechanical principles. As you complete college courses you may work with computers, machines, circuit boards, wiring and electrical equipment. You can use these skills to gain jobs developing and repairing electric equipment whether you work for mechanical firms, manufacturers or technology companies.

Types of degrees you can get in Electromechanical Engineering include an Associate of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology. Core courses associated with these and other degrees include:

• Electrical Machines and Controls
• Applied Chemical Principles
• Embedded and Real Time Systems
• Theory of Machines
• Manufacturing Processes
• Trigonometry
• Digital Logic (class and laboratory)
• Technical Calculus
• Circuit Theory
• Electrical Technology
• Statistics for Electromechanical Engineering

Available Learning Formats for Electromechanical Engineering

Depending on the requirements at the particular college or university you attend, you may be able to take classroom or distance learning courses to complete Electromechanical Engineering degrees. If you do take distance learning courses be prepared to commute to campus to complete laboratory work. Also remember that top Electromechanical Engineering classroom and distance learning programs are accredited by organizations like the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Make sure the school you attend is fully accredited.

Outlook for Careers in Electromechanical Engineering

In addition to working with electrical mechanics, after you graduate with Electromechanical Engineering degrees you can get hired to work jobs as a computer repair technician, mechanical design technician or field service representative. In your job you may test computer-based mechanical systems, design electronics and repair robotic assembly machines. According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for engineer technicians are expected to grow by approximately five percent from 2008 through 2018. Jobs for electromechanical technicians are expected to decline by approximately five percent over the decade. Additionally, having a college degree is expected to help engineering technicians land employment.

As of May 2008, the median annual salaries electromechanical engineers earned were $46,310. Technicians working for wired telecommunications carriers earned average annual salaries of $56,080, while technicians working for architectural, engineering and related services companies earned $51,650. The top 10 percent of electrical and electronic engineering technicians earned more than $78,560 as of May 2008 according to the BLS.

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