At the University of Waterloo, students will develop the skills they need to design everything from switches to spacecraft. Students will get a broad foundation in all aspects of mechanical design: mechanics, power, control, and manufacturing. Students will also learn to lead large, multidisciplinary teams, solve problems, come up with high-impact innovations, and have the chance to apply it all to real work experiences in co-op.

Mechanical engineers work in all kinds of fields, constantly looking for ways to make machinery faster, lighter, cleaner, and more reliable. Students will gain 2 years of career-relevant experience in their resume and at the time students graduate, they will definitely impress potential employers. Graduates from this program work in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, green energy, and oil.

Co-op = Relevant Paid Work Experience

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout their degree, students can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.

Sample co-op job titles

• Assistant design / production engineering
• Mechanical designer
• Project engineering
• Quality assurance
• Machine operator
• Manufacturing student
• Maintenance & Facilities assistant
• Product developer

Sample co-op employers

• Linamar Corporation
• Natural Resources Canada
• ArcelorMittal
• WalterFedy
• Canadian Tire Corporation
• Bruce Power Inc
• University of Waterloo
• Bombardier Inc