Mechanical Engineering Technology focuses primarily on analyzing, applying, implementing and enhancing existing technologies and is aimed at preparing graduates for the practice of engineering closest to the product improvement, industrial practices and engineering operational functions. The field of Mechanical Engineering Technology includes mechanical design, energy utilization, building air conditioning, economics of these activities and etc. 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology (JTKM) is one of four engineering technology departments established under the Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). Strategically located at the Industrial Campus, Hang Tuah Jaya ,the Department offers engineering technology programs leading to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology in three areas of study: Automotive, Maintenance, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration technology . Presently, there are a combinations of lecturers, teaching engineers and technicians working together under this department, most of them equiped with different areas of expertise and have several years industrial experience.

The aim of this department is to produce highly competent graduates with the technical and communication skills to enter careers with the ability to analyze, design, and implement their knowledge in their career. The Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates from the Faculty of Engineering Technology will have strengths to  apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals  to the required procedures, processes, systems and engineering methodologies applied  in the industries. The department is also pro-active in ensuring that the quality of teaching & learning which based on application oriented is parallel with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Most graduates of Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at the bachelor’s degree level will work for businesses and corporations. The common job titles for entry-level graduates include: Automotive Engineer, Decision Analyst, Design Engineer, Mechanical HVAC Designer, HVAC Engineer, Building Service Engineer, City Planner, Logistics Engineer, Materials Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Power Engineer, Production Engineer, Reliability and Testing Engineer, Research Engineer, Systems Support Engineer, Technical Engineer, Technical Salesperson Engineer, Technical Writer Engineer, and Quality Assurance Engineer.