MECOP/CECOP Engineering Internship Experience | Oregon Tech
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MECOP/CECOP Engineering Internship Experience
The Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP) is a robust, hybrid educational and industry experience for university engineering students, including Oregon Tech.
By participating in the co-op, students in our various engineering majors are guided through their coursework, participate in seminars and engage in two six-month internships with our business partners. The program instills in students a deep understanding of the theoretical and technical aspects of engineering. It also gives them exposure to different engineering disciplines, diverse professional workplace experiences, and state-of-the-art technology.
Students in the following programs may apply:
Mechanical Engineering
-
(Klamath Falls campus only)
,
Mechanical Engineering Technology
,
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
,
Geomatics
,
Civil Engineering
,
Electrical Engineering
,
Software Engineering Technology
,
Embedded Systems Engineering Technology
, and
Computer Engineering Technology
.
MECOP/CECOP Course Requirements
OT Civil Engineering 2025
OT Computer Engineering Technology 2025
OT Construction Management 2026
OT Electrical Engineering 2025
OT Embedded Systems Engineering Technology 2025
OT Manufacturing Engineering Technology 2026
OT Mechanical Engineering 2026
OT Mechanical Engineering Technology 2026
OT Software Engineering Technology 2025
OT Surveying 2025
Here's what the co-op's timeline looks like for students:
First Year:
Students begin lower-division coursework
Second year:
Students complete lower-division coursework and, at the end of the year, apply and interview with the MECOP Advisory Board.
Third year:
Accepted students attend a MECOP seminar and begin upper-division coursework. They also interview for their first internship, which they complete during the spring and summer.
Fourth year:
Students attend another MECOP seminar and continue their coursework. They also interview for their second internship and work for a company during the summer and into the fall.
Fifth year:
A third seminar is held, students complete their upper-division coursework and graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree for their respective programs.
Benefits of MECOP
Real work experience
Two six-month internships
Opportunity to experience the real work environments, tryout different sectors of industries, management styles, etc.
Learn early in your career what an engineer really is like
Learn from experience your academic and personal strengths and weaknesses
Make more informed course selections upon return to the university
Have motivation or reasons to apply yourself
Finance all or a major part of your education
Develop the ability to understand and grasp course content upon return to the university
Develop maturity and confidence
Become highly marketable after graduating
Make contacts in industry that last a lifetime
MECOP/CECOP Stories
"I chose Oregon Tech because it has a strong Geomatics department and supports participation in the MECOP/CECOP internship program. Also, the small class sizes make classes a lot more enjoyable."
Rhonda Costin, Geomatics
Rhonda's Story
"All MECOP internships are paid six-month internships. This is interesting when working at Boeing because the majority of interns that work here are only here for a 10 or 12-week summer internship. The 6-months gives me enough time to get trained up first then to start doing some actual work with the team."
Chance Alford, Mechanical Engineering
Chance's Story
MECOP Advisory Board
The co-op is overseen by the MECOP Advisory Board, which includes a representative from each company partner. The board helps to develop our curriculum, finance the program, select students, and coordinate internships. Internship applications are open until March 31.
Participating Partners
Interested in applying or have questions? Contact Professor Brian Moravec, MECOP’s program coordinator.
Contact
Brian Moravec
Professor
PV264
PV278
541-885-1647
Send Email
Skip to main content
Back
MECOP/CECOP Engineering Internship Experience
The Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP) is a robust, hybrid educational and industry experience for university engineering students, including Oregon Tech.
By participating in the co-op, students in our various engineering majors are guided through their coursework, participate in seminars and engage in two six-month internships with our business partners. The program instills in students a deep understanding of the theoretical and technical aspects of engineering. It also gives them exposure to different engineering disciplines, diverse professional workplace experiences, and state-of-the-art technology.
Students in the following programs may apply:
Mechanical Engineering
-
(Klamath Falls campus only)
,
Mechanical Engineering Technology
,
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
,
Geomatics
,
Civil Engineering
,
Electrical Engineering
,
Software Engineering Technology
,
Embedded Systems Engineering Technology
, and
Computer Engineering Technology
.
MECOP/CECOP Course Requirements
OT Civil Engineering 2025
OT Computer Engineering Technology 2025
OT Construction Management 2026
OT Electrical Engineering 2025
OT Embedded Systems Engineering Technology 2025
OT Manufacturing Engineering Technology 2026
OT Mechanical Engineering 2026
OT Mechanical Engineering Technology 2026
OT Software Engineering Technology 2025
OT Surveying 2025
Here's what the co-op's timeline looks like for students:
First Year:
Students begin lower-division coursework
Second year:
Students complete lower-division coursework and, at the end of the year, apply and interview with the MECOP Advisory Board.
Third year:
Accepted students attend a MECOP seminar and begin upper-division coursework. They also interview for their first internship, which they complete during the spring and summer.
Fourth year:
Students attend another MECOP seminar and continue their coursework. They also interview for their second internship and work for a company during the summer and into the fall.
Fifth year:
A third seminar is held, students complete their upper-division coursework and graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree for their respective programs.
Benefits of MECOP
Real work experience
Two six-month internships
Opportunity to experience the real work environments, tryout different sectors of industries, management styles, etc.
Learn early in your career what an engineer really is like
Learn from experience your academic and personal strengths and weaknesses
Make more informed course selections upon return to the university
Have motivation or reasons to apply yourself
Finance all or a major part of your education
Develop the ability to understand and grasp course content upon return to the university
Develop maturity and confidence
Become highly marketable after graduating
Make contacts in industry that last a lifetime
MECOP/CECOP Stories
"I chose Oregon Tech because it has a strong Geomatics department and supports participation in the MECOP/CECOP internship program. Also, the small class sizes make classes a lot more enjoyable."
Rhonda Costin, Geomatics
Rhonda's Story
"All MECOP internships are paid six-month internships. This is interesting when working at Boeing because the majority of interns that work here are only here for a 10 or 12-week summer internship. The 6-months gives me enough time to get trained up first then to start doing some actual work with the team."
Chance Alford, Mechanical Engineering
Chance's Story
MECOP Advisory Board
The co-op is overseen by the MECOP Advisory Board, which includes a representative from each company partner. The board helps to develop our curriculum, finance the program, select students, and coordinate internships. Internship applications are open until March 31.
Participating Partners
Interested in applying or have questions? Contact Professor Brian Moravec, MECOP’s program coordinator.
Contact
Brian Moravec
Professor
PV264
PV278
541-885-1647
Send Email