Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Entering with Bachelor's Degree) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningManual DexterityProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningFinger DexterityNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

Technology

Facilities management softwareInternet browser softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

2-channel lab scopes3 pound sledge hammers5 pound sledge hammers5-gas emissions analyzersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAir conditioner chargersAir drillsAir hammersAir sandersAir wrenchesAlignment wrenchesAllen wrenchesAlternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high49-3023.00	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	title_inference	$49,670 median$80,850 top	+4.17%	3,360

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Master-level diagnostics across makes and systems — own as the shop's escalation point.
Shop-floor productivity and quality — shape as lead technician or shop foreman.
Technician development and certifications — mentor and progress across the team.
Manufacturer training and program updates — absorb and disseminate across the shop.
Tooling, equipment, and shop layout — plan and recommend with management.
Safety, environmental, and compliance programs — own across the operation.
High-stakes customer concerns — handle with the advisor and management to resolution.
New-model technologies (EV, ADAS, hybrid) — establish capability and standards in the shop.
Warranty audits and OEM relationships — manage credibly on behalf of the shop.
Service-bay throughput and labor utilization — analyze and improve with management.

Course Pathway

35 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

MSEC 7301Practical Skills in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

3 cr

MSEC 7302Leadership Skills in Commercialization and

3 cr

MSEC 7325Principles of Technical Project Management

3 cr

ENGR 5310Probability, Random Variables, & Stochastic Processes for

3 cr

IE 5310Advanced Statistical Design of Experiments for Engineers

3 cr

IE 5320Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems

3 cr

IE 5330Advanced Quality Control and Reliability Engineering

3 cr

IE 5340Applied Deterministic Operations Research for Engineers

3 cr

IE 5343Non-Linear Optimization Techniques for Engineers

3 cr

IE 5345Advanced Optimization

3 cr

IE 5347Advanced Heuristic Optimization

3 cr

IE 5397System Thinking and Analysis

3 cr

MFGE 5315Energy and Thermofluids Engineering

3 cr

MFGE 5316Advanced Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

3 cr

MFGE 5318Additive Manufacturing

3 cr

MFGE 5320Polymer Nanocomposites

3 cr

MFGE 5326Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing Automation

3 cr

BIO 7405Statistics and Experimental Design I

4 cr

MFGE 5330Multiscale Manufacturing

3 cr

BIO 7406Statistics and Experimental Design II

4 cr

CI 7351Beginning Quantitative Research Design and Analysis

3 cr

CI 7353Intermediate Quantitative Research Design and Analysis

3 cr

CI 7354Intermediate Qualitative Design and Analysis

3 cr

CS 7312Advanced Data Mining

3 cr

CS 7313Advanced Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition

3 cr

CS 7314Bioinformatics

3 cr

ED 7359Seminar in Quantitative Research

3 cr

ENG 7314Specializations in Professional and Technical Communication

3 cr

MSEC 7310Nanoscale Systems and Devices

3 cr

MSEC 7311Materials Characterization

3 cr

MSEC 7320Nanocomposites

3 cr

MSEC 7340Biomaterials and Biosensors

3 cr

MSEC 7355Fluid Flow in Porous Media

3 cr

MSEC 7360Nanomaterials Processing

3 cr

MSEC 7370Advanced Polymer Science

3 cr

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