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Mechanical Engineering Students

There's always something going on at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ, especially in mechanical engineering!

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Learn more about the specific software and programs used by Mechanical Engineering students.
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Learn more about how to sign up for and where to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
Overall winners of the Human Powered Vehicle contest in Pomona, California, March 15-17, pose with Quack Jack, the pedal-powered vehicle they designed, built and raced. The South Dakota State University engineering students are, back row, from left, adviser Gregory Michna, Sara Broad, Evan Fick, Nicholas LaFave, Alexander Gray, Ray Munsterman, Evan Tebay, Anna Fasen and Cole Brown. In front, Lane Prather, left, and Joshua Goehring.

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Career Path
Internship Opportunities
Numerous internship opportunities are available for mechanical engineering students. Many students participate in more than one internship experience. For information on earning academic credit for an internship experience, contact the Mechanical Engineering department's internship coordinator, Michael Twedt.

Internship/Coop position announcements are regularly sent to mechanical engineering students through their Jacks email accounts. Opportunities and contact information are also posted outside the Mechanical Engineering main office (CEH 216) and online at the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Career Center.
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Recent Internships
  • Daktronics - Brookings
  • 3M Medical Products - Brookings
  • Falcon Plastics - Brookings
  • Showplace Wood Products - Sioux Falls
  • TSP, Inc. - Sioux Falls
  • Sioux Corporation - Beresford
  • Adams Thermal Systems - Canton
  • Horton, Inc. - Britton
  • Raven Industries - Sioux Falls
  • Crimson Fire - Brandon
  • POET Energy - Sioux Falls
  • Masaba Mining Equipment - Vermillion
  • Tessier's, Inc. - Mitchell
  • G&R Controls - Sioux Falls,
  • Terex Utilities - Watertown
  • Twin City Fan and Blower - Brookings
  • Missouri River Energy Services - Sioux Falls
  • General Motors Co. - Pontiac, Michigan
  • Bobcat - Gwinner, North Dakota
  • United Airlines - Chicago, Illinois
  • Xcel Nuclear - Monticello, Minnesota
  • Pella Corp. - Sioux Center, Iowa
  • Goodrich - Jamestown, North Dakota
  • Great River Energy - Stanton, North Dakota
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Become a Member
Student Organizations

Several professional societies have student branches at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ. These student organizations provide their members with a number of benefits and opportunities, including networking with fellow students, practicing engineers and faculty members. The inexpensive memberships often allow students to receive the society's monthly journal as well as reduced prices on publications and services.

  • — American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering
  • — American Society of Mechanical Engineers (including the Human Powered Vehicle competition team)
  • — Society of Automotive Engineers (including the Formula SAE and Baja SAE competition teams)
  • — Pi Tau Sigma
  • — Human Powered Vehicle Competition
  • — Society of Women Engineers
  • — Engineers Without Borders
  • BMES — Biomedical Engineering Society
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Student Activities

In addition to the many student organizations, there are several annual events that allow you to meet other students, get to know the faculty and have some fun. 

Some activities

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Physical Address
1151 8th St.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Crothers Engineering Hall 221, Box 2219
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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