Mechanical Engineering at SSN
Excellence in Mechanical Engineering, Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 2007. It offers a B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) programme from the academic year 2007–2008. M.E. (Manufacturing Engineering) programme from 2012–2013. M.E. (Energy Engineering) programme from 2013–2014. The department became an approved research centre of Anna University in 2012.
Our vision is to be a distinguished centre of excellence in Mechanical Engineering, where teaching, learning and research converge to provide quality technical education and scientific research for the public good. Our mission is to develop competent mechanical engineers capable of competing globally. We aim to achieve this by establishing a research hub engaged in cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry. Our projects and hands-on activities are designed to instil an entrepreneurial mindset in students, enabling some to launch their ventures.
Vision
Mission
- To impart quality education to create efficient Mechanical Engineers who can compete at the global level.
- To build state of the art research facilities in Mechanical Engineering in order to enable the faculty and students to learn and disseminate knowledge and innovate in their applications.
- To foster the spirit of entrepreneurship and encourage consultancy to enable all round personality development in students.
- To improve communication skills to excel in higher studies and placements.
- To facilitate teamwork culture and improve the social standards and quality of life of graduates.
- To improve the research activities of the students.
Faculty, Research and Facilities
The department has highly qualified and experienced faculty members, all holding Ph.D. degrees. The faculty actively engages in research and consistently publishes papers in international and national journals.
To stay updated with emerging trends, the department regularly organises technical workshops for faculty members.
To enhance students’ learning experiences, guest lectures and industrial visits are periodically arranged. The department is committed to holistic student development, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities alongside academic excellence
Pioneering Research and Industry Collaboration in Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Defence Research and
- Development Organization (DRDO)
- Science and Engineering
- Research Board (SERB)
- Naval Research Board (NRB)
Infrastructure
State-of-the-art facilities support various laboratories, a departmental library and e-learning-enabled classrooms. A well-equipped centralised workshop caters to the needs of multiple departments.
Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms with Laptop and projection facilities.
Department Library.
Industry Institute Partnership Cell (for self-learning, sponsored by AICTE)
Centre for Product Development (sponsored by SERB)
Design and Fabrication Lab (sponsored by AICTE)
- Fundamentals of Mechanical
- Engineering Practices Lab
- Design Thinking and Engineering Practices Lab (Workshop)
- Manufacturing Processes – I Lab
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
- Mechanics of Solids Laboratory
- Manufacturing Processes – II Lab
- Metrology and Measurements Lab
- Thermal Engineering Lab
- Industrial Analytics Lab – I
- Fundamentals of Heat Transfer Lab
- Dynamics Laboratory
- Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Laboratory
- Mechatronics and Automation Laboratory
- Industrial Analytics Lab – II
- Computer-Aided Engineering: Simulation Laboratory
Placements
Outstanding Placements in B.E. Mechanical Engineering at SSN
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SSN continues to achieve remarkable placement success, securing lucrative opportunities for its graduates in top multinational companies.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | SSN College of Engineering |
| Highest Package | 28.6 LPA (Amazon – 28.6 Lakhs CTC per annum) |
| Core Placement Package | 10.35 LPA (Caterpillar – 10.35 Lakhs CTC per annum) |
| Average Salary | 6.76 LPA (Median salary package for 2022( passed Mechanical Engineering students) |
| Total Students Placed | 142 students placed through campus interviews |
| Students with Multiple Offers | 58 students received multiple offers |
| Placement Percentage | 91% of opted students got placed |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | SSN College of Engineering |
| Highest Package | 24 LPA (Amazon – 24 Lakhs CTC per annum) |
| Second Highest Package | 18 LPA (ShopUp – 18 Lakhs CTC per annum) |
| Third Highest Package | 12 LPA (McKinsey – 12 Lakhs CTC per annum) |
| Core Placement Package | 10.77 LPA (Caterpillar – 10.77 Lakhs CTC per annum) |
| Average Salary | 7.35 LPA (Average salary package for 2023 passed Mechanical Engineering students) |
| Total Students Placed | 82 students placed through campus interviews |
| Total Offers | 130 offers |
| Students with Multiple Offers | 42 students received multiple offers |
| Placement Percentage | 94% of eligible students got placed |
Distinguished Alumni of Mechanical Department
