田纳西理工大学的机械工程系渴望通过出色的教育和研究获得全球认可，从而培养出具有高素质的工程师，他们是适应性强的专家，具有好奇心，企业家精神并且在工程实践，研究和公共服务方面都取得了成功。田纳西理工大学机械工程系致力于为机械工程专业高产专业的毕业生做好准备。该系提供机械工程理学学士学位（BSME）。该学位课程已获得ABET工程认证委员会（http://www.abet.org）的认证。此外，BSME计划还提供了机电一体化（机械系统的电子控制）课程。<br> <br>机械工程专业专注于运动以及与运动相关的力和
Mechanical engineering is the knowledge of the design and manufacture of mechanical systems and thermal devices and processes. Some examples of products and processes developed by mechanical engineers include engines and control systems for automobiles and aircraft, electric power generation plants, lifesaving mechanical devices, robotics and a wide variety of consumer products. Mechanical engineers are needed to design or improve manufacturing processes in a team setting.