Mechanical Engineering
Major (BA) (BS)
Mechanical Engineering at North Park
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering explores the complexities of designing and constructing advanced systems. Mechanical engineers are integral to creating designs, building structures, and assessing the performance of various devices. Their work encompasses the study of materials, mechanics, and the application of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles.
North Park University’s mechanical engineering program prepares you to bridge the gap between industry demands and the design process, integrating professional knowledge with a commitment to ethical and global perspectives. You will acquire practical experience that equips you for careers in areas such as materials science, mechanical systems design, and thermal and fluid systems engineering.
Upon graduating, alumni consistently achieve full-time positions at esteemed companies such as Raytheon, Ozinga, The Hill Group, Masonite International Corporation, MEPIS Inc., and Martin Peterson Company Inc.
Engineering club and PHEN lab
Students thrive in the PHEN Lab, a dynamic space for collaboration, hands-on learning, and mentorship. This hub serves as a hangout, lab, lecture hall, and faculty office—where ideas turn into real-world solutions and in-demand skills take shape. The Engineering Club further enriches this experience by offering CAD software certification prep, lab equipment training, and field trips to leading Chicago industries. With expert-led seminars, workshops on modern engineering tools, and design competitions, students gain practical experience and industry exposure, preparing them for successful engineering careers.
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Featured course
PHEN 4310–Design Thinking
This course is an introduction to the engineering design process. Come learn by doing, diving into communities to get to know stakeholders, and identifying what can be improved. Iterate solutions while balancing constraints and leveraging opportunity. Bring a project through a typical design cycle (e.g., needs identification, concept development, prototyping, testing, iteration).
Dr. Libin Babu, Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering
In his introductory Design Thinking course, students learn to think outside of the box and consider options that offer the best result for the stakeholders. Rather than tests with pre-defined problems, Babu guides students through the issues of real-world entities to identify what can be improved and iterate solutions while balancing constraints and leveraging opportunity.
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Sciences
Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
artsandsciences@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5660