Mechanical Engineering Department Vision

Innovation and leadership in education of mechanical engineering, scientific research and community service.

Mechanical Engineering Program Mission

To apply and transfer knowledge through teaching and research in mechanical engineering, to provide service to the community and to the future development of mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

The graduates within a few years of graduation will attain the following:

1: Practice the mechanical engineering in industry, government, or other organizations professionally, ethically and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

2: Design and develop mechanical system taking into account economic, environmental and social considerations.

3: Solve engineering problems using the modern engineering tools and advanced techniques.

4: Pursue advanced graduate studies if desired and continue professional development to apply new ideas and follow the latest technologies.

Mechanical Engineering Program Student Outcomes

SO1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

SO2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

SO3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

SO4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

SO5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

SO6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

SO7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Enrollment and Graduates

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ME graduates have many opportunities in a wide range of industrial sectors, such as designing, development, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems in the region.  Graduates are employed in the manufacturing, construction, energy conversion, power generation and water desalination, automotive, railway and marine transport, aviation. Saudi Electricity Company is the most attractive employer for our mechanical engineering alumni.

Professional sectors:

1. Government Ministries in Petroleum, and Petrochemicals.
2. Government Ministries.
3. Private Industries.
4. Research & Development organization.
5. Water treatment and water desalination stations.
6. Quality control laboratories.
7. Manufacturing sector.
8. Renewable and non-renewable energy sector.

   Prospective Employers

1. Saudi Aramco.
2. SABIC Industries.
3. Government Ministries in Petroleum, and Petrochemicals.
4. Saudi Electricity Company.
5. Abdul Latif Jameel Inc.
6. General Directorate of Civil Defense.
7. General Directorate of Water.
8. Saudi Telecom Company (STC).
9. Saudi Airlines.
10. Arar Centeral Hospital.
11. Water treatment and water desalination stations.