Mechanical Engineering
The Dynamic Discipline of Mechanical Engineering
in the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science
Contact Information
For general information, please contact:
Andrea James - Administrative Associate
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (423) 425-5217
For program information, please contact:
Dr. James Newman III
Department Head of Mechanical Engineering
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: (423) 425-4369
Mechanical Engineering
UTC College of Engineering
and Computer Science
EMCS 415, Dept 2503
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Dept. Phone: (423) 425-5217
Where Do I Begin?
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
UTC's College of Engineering and Computer Science has one graduate mechanical engineering program available:
What types of jobs do mechanical engineers do?
Aerospace Engineer
Automotive Engineer
HVAC Engineer / Technician
Design Engineer (including CAD and Mechanical Design)
Manufacturing / Process Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Power Plant Engineer / Thermal Engineer
Product Designer / Product Development Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Quality Engineer / Structural Engineer
Construction / Project Engineer
Research & Development Engineer
JOB PAY AND OUTLOOK
The starting annual wage for mechanical engineering occupations was $69,600 with employment projected to grow by 11% from 2022 to 2032.
Research Opportunities
UTC’s Mechanical Engineering program engages in diverse research that impacts industries and communities worldwide. Our expanding collaborations with industry leaders, national laboratories, and government agencies foster innovation across both the public and private sectors. These partnerships fuel advancements in design, manufacturing, energy systems, and emerging technologies—driving entrepreneurial opportunities, securing competitive grants and contracts, and creating pathways for employment and economic growth.