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Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.
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We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
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Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Department

Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Department

Location: John F. O'Connell Technology Center 419
Phone: 530-898-5346
Email: mmem@csuchico.edu

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Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Department

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Earn a degree from Chico State where innovation meets opportunity. Our programs prepare you to design, build, and enhance the technologies that shape everyday life—from energy systems and robotics to cutting-edge manufacturing processes. Whether you’re interested in developing new mechanical solutions, creating smart machines, or advancing digital manufacturing, our curriculum equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

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Curious about what we offer? Browse our program pages to uncover in-depth details on majors, career paths, and unique learning experiences.

Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

View Mechanical Engineering Student Learning Outcomes.

View Mechatronic Engineering Student Learning Outcomes.

The Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Board of Accreditation.

View AMAR Student Learning Outcomes.

What do engineers do?

You may think of engineers as the designers of cars, computers, airplanes, and bridges, but do you associate them with bubble gum, baseball bats, movie special effects, roller coasters, and synthetic human tissue replacements. Engineers are involved in designing nearly everything you see, touch, and hear. Engineering innovations fuel economic growth, improve health care, and safeguard the environment and engineers have a part in all these and more. More information is available on the American Society for Engineering Education website.

What is Mechatronic Engineering?

Many modern systems and products incorporate a computer, i.e., a microprocessor, as a system component. Mechatronic Engineering is the discipline concerned with the design of those systems. Since "mechatronic systems" include mechanical parts, sensors, actuators, and an on board computer to control them, mechatronic engineering incorporates elements of mechanical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical engineering.

Cutting Edge Labs
Our facilities provide you with access to the same kinds of equipment for manufacturing, plastics production, and robotics used by professionals. Review the list of labs and their details.
Student Organizations and Clubs
Chico State's Alternative Energy Club is "Leading by Example" and receiving awards for all their hard work and support. Check out all the clubs for ECC students and join one now!
Engineering Exam Ready
Knowledge you receive during our degree program will help you pass the Professional Engineer - Engineering Exam, which is typically taken during a student's final year.