Part of Canada's largest engineering school, the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering department at the University of Waterloo is home to 2,400 undergraduates, 400 graduate students, faculty and staff.
Our programs are designed to produce skilled problem solvers, leaders and innovators able to create mechanical systems and electro-mechanical designs that impact industries and improve the world.
- First Canadian university with a full undergraduate Mechatronics Engineering program.
- First in the country to offer interdisciplinary research and collaborative programs in nanotechnology engineering.
Research
Research in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Waterloo has a global impact. Waterloo is Canada's largest university for automotive research.
Department Seminars
Learn more about Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering past and current seminars and events. Information on Departmental, PhD and MASc events.
Career Opportunities
Check out our available faculty positions and consider working at the most sought-after engineering school in the country. Read more about department-specific opportunities.
Events
WAT I DISSECT spring term sessions
WAT I DISSECT is back! Swing by the Sedra Student Design Centre in E5 to get hands-on experience with a car provided by Logel's Auto Parts, and learn more about its systems. Get more information about our WAT I DISSECT sessions here. Students from all engineering disciplines are welcome! No registration required, just come by as your schedule allows, with closed-toed shoes and get your hands dirty.
WAT I DISSECT spring term sessions
WAT I DISSECT is back! Swing by the Sedra Student Design Centre in E5 to get hands-on experience with a car provided by Logel's Auto Parts, and learn more about its systems. Get more information about our WAT I DISSECT sessions here. Students from all engineering disciplines are welcome! No registration required, just come by as your schedule allows, with closed-toed shoes and get your hands dirty.
WAT I DISSECT spring term sessions
WAT I DISSECT is back! Swing by the Sedra Student Design Centre in E5 to get hands-on experience with a car provided by Logel's Auto Parts, and learn more about its systems. Get more information about our WAT I DISSECT sessions here. Students from all engineering disciplines are welcome! No registration required, just come by as your schedule allows, with closed-toed shoes and get your hands dirty.
News
Student design team is bringing automotive innovation to international competition
University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT), a mechanical and mechatronics-focused team, has been selected from among 20 universities across North America and is one of two Canadian universities to compete in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge on the Stellantis track.
Dr. Amir Khajepour elected as fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
MME professor Amir Khajepour has been elected as a fellow to the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)--one of the highest honours the profession bestows in Canada.
Capstone Design team creates reusable and affordable rocket engine design
Capstone team Project Sisyphus designed and built an engine that uses regenerative cooling, circulating fuel through built-in channels to prevent the chamber from melting. The 3D-printed copper parts made through additive manufacturing also help with this.