University of Johannesburg UJ School of Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineers play a significant role in product design, manufacture, maintenance, research, control, development, management and marketing of mechanical engineering services. Mechanical Engineering is concerned with a large variety of mechanical equipment varying from small items to large constructions such as aircraft, railways, spacecraft, ships, motorcars and major transport equipment. In South Africa, Mechanical Engineers make a significant contribution in heavy industries, transport services, manufacturing, mining, consulting, research and the commodities industry.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist across fields, however the department places particular emphasis on mechanical engineering skills in relation to key industry sectors such as mining, manufacturing and design.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology involves applying scientific and engineering theories to technical areas such as product design, development, production and manufacture, power and control of machinery, materials, quality control, and cost analysis.
Responsibilities
Mechanical Engineers design, manufacture, and maintain industrial machines and engines. They are involved in the development of a wide range of products, from spacecraft and air conditioning systems to automobiles and dryers
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist across fields, however, the department places particular emphasis on mechanical engineering skills in relation to key industry sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and design.
Industrial Engineering Technology
Industrial Engineers are involved in planning for the processes of storage, movement of materials, and layout of factories. To ensure a co-ordinated work flow and optimal productivity, they organize and manage the relationship between other planners, plan operators and the plant.
Responsibilities
Industrial Engineers design and implement systems within organisations to maximize production. They work in conjunction with other engineers to put the theory of mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering into practice.
Career Opportunities
The Department of Industrial Engineering Technology industry relationships provides a platform for work integrated learning opportunities and stakeholder engagement to ensure the production of skilled graduates who are able to think creatively in a range of environments. The Department is continuously engaged with industry to develop new interventions to address the shortage of process engineering skills, particularly within the service sector.