Do you measure up? The MEES undergraduate Concentration in Precision Engineering and Metrology
In addition to being home to the Center for Precision Metrology, a world-class research center, the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science in the W.S. Lee College of Engineering has unique academic offerings for students interested in precision engineering and metrology. This includes the undergraduate Concentration in Precision Engineering and Metrology, available to undergraduates pursuing a B.S. in mechanical engineering, and the Graduate Certificate in Precision Metrology, available as a stand-alone credential or in conjunction with a graduate degree. The undergraduate concentration focuses on precision engineering – the practice of designing, developing, and manufacturing highly accurate machines and systems, and metrology – the science of dimensional measurement that is used to ensure that manufactured components meet their design specifications.
On October 28th, 2025, the MEES Department hosted an information session for mechanical engineering students interested in enrolling in the Concentration in Precision Engineering and Metrology. The Concentration is being offered to increase the number of UNC Charlotte graduates who can fill the growing local and national demand for entry-level engineers with specialized skills in these areas. The Concentration offers students access to a truly unique catalog of hands-on coursework that prepares them for positions in industry such as: metrologist, quality engineer, manufacturing engineer, process engineer, precision engineer, and machine design engineer, to name a few. The information session featured displays of metrology instruments, a presentation from faculty members, testimonials from current and past students enrolled in the concentration, and more.
Current students interested in the Concentration should apply for admission and/or reach out to their academic advisor for more information. The faculty point of contact for the concentration is Dr. Jaime Berez (jberez@charlotte.edu).