CAD Drafting and Mechanical Engineering

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CAD DraftingandMechanical Engineering
Spokane Community College
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Engineering Technology Programs at SCC
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Computer Assisted Drafting
Civil Engineering Technology
CAD Drafter Certificate
Architectural Drafting
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Engineering Design
From Small . . .
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To Large
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Mechanical Engineering Team

• Engineering Design Teams include
• Mechanical Engineer (B.A.) or Mechanical Eng.
  Tech (B.A.)
• Mechanical Engineering Tech (Designer) (A.A.S.)
• Mechanical Drafter (A.A.S. or Certif.)

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Linda
Graduates from SCC Engineering Programs at work
Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree
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Large Scale Engineering Projects
RAHCO International
Spokane, WA.
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Automated Machine Designers
Pearson Packaging Systems
Spokane, WA.
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MET Curriculum

• Graphics
• Drafting Skills
• Computer Skills
• Schematics
• 3-Dimensional

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MET Curriculum

• Calculations (all Applied)
• Mathematics
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Statics (MET)

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MET Curriculum

• Design Classes (MET)
• Physics - Machine Design
• Strength of Materials -Welding
• Manufacturing -Electronics
• Material Science -Fluid Power

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Solid Modeling
Rapid Prototyping
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Design Competitions
Human Powered Paper Vehicle Competition
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Engineering Techs After Graduation

• Majority of students go directly to a design or
  drafting job
• Year-around work
• Generally office environment with close contact
  to the manufacturing area
• Good salary range
• Full benefits (insurance, retirement, etc.)
• Advanced education through company

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Engineering Tech CAD Employers in the Spokane
Area
Pearson Packaging RAHCO Int. Wagstaff
Engineering Boeing Hewlett Packard Key
Tronic Col-Mac Coil Alloy Trailers EZ-Loader I
tron Johnson Matthey Kaiser Aluminum Kim
Hotstart Output Technology ASC Machine
Tool Allied Safe Vault
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Companies that manufacture automated equipment
Pearson Packaging Systems
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Large Scale Equipment Design
RAHCO International
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Electronics and Industrial Controls
Companies like Hewlett Packard, Agilent, OTC,
Telect, etc.
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Automated Equipment
Hydraulics / Pneumatics
Electronics, Robotics, Controls
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Transportation, Aviation and Related Industries
Boeing, Reliance Trailers, Ski Lifts, Heavy
Equipment
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J.J.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree
SCC Graduate
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Structural Steel Fab
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Steel Fabrication And Structural Design
Companies Like Garco, H B Superior, Other
Architectural and Civil Engineering companies
that require mechanical calcs
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