Program Overview
Manufacturing Engineering is the first program at UBC to be co-developed and co-launched in parallel across our Kelowna and Vancouver campuses. With an emphasis on project-based team learning, students explore how robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems are transforming the manufacturing industry.
Student Skills
Manufacturing Engineering students are analytical, detail-oriented and innovative problem-solvers who strive in fast-paced environments. Here are some highlights of what our Co-op students can do for your organization:
- Design, operate, and optimize advanced manufacturing environments
- Develop digital models for manufacturing processes
- Design and control manufacturing machinery
- Manage the manufacturing environment
Sample Courses
- Industrial Automation
- Engineering Materials II
- Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation
- System Software Engineering
- Machine Dynamics
You can find more information on the UBC Manufacturing Engineering website.
Career Opportunities
Our students find themselves in a variety of roles in sectors including:
- Automobile and aerospace
- Electronics manufacturing
- Clean energy and biomedical
- Research & development
- Government Agencies
- Consulting Services
