ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING


The Mechanical Electrical Engineering program originated in 1912 at the National School of Engineers (currently the Faculty of Engineering of the National Autonomous University of Mexico), and in 1915 at the Practical School of Mechanical Electrical Engineers (currently the Higher School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the National Polytechnic Institute). The creation of this program resulted from the fusion of the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering, aiming to train professionals capable of meeting the growing demand of a national electrical network.

In San Luis Potosí, the Mechanical Electrical Engineering program was established on January 5, 1945, at the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, initially offering only the first two years of the program, while students had to move to Mexico City to complete their studies. The first professors were Alberto López Zamora, Antonio Prieto Laurens, Eugenio Pérez Molphe, and C. J. Brooks. In 1960, the third year of the program was inaugurated, and the first graduating class completed their studies in 1962. Since then, the program has evolved and consolidated, obtaining its first accreditation from CACEI in 2002 (Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission EAC) and ABET accreditation in 2014.

Since 2014, all graduates must take the Undergraduate Exit Exam, designed and administered by CENEVAL (ceneval.edu.mx). Between 2012 and 2019, UASLP Mechanical Electrical Engineering graduates received 53% of the National Excellence Awards.

A Mechanical Electrical Engineering graduate from the UASLP Faculty of Engineering is a professional with comprehensive training in scientific, technical, and humanistic knowledge, capable of efficiently using energy resources for the benefit of society. Their field of action includes the conversion, transmission, distribution, and use of energy in all its forms. They use their reasoning and technical skills to plan, analyze, manufacture, operate, and maintain mechanical-electrical systems. Additionally, they manage human, technical, and material resources with a total quality vision, preserving the integrity of people, equipment, and the environment. Their continuous pursuit of technical and humanistic improvement drives them to serve society ethically and responsibly.

  • Accredited by CACEI (Engineering Education Accreditation Council, A.C.), http://cacei.org.mx
  • Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. http://www.abet.org
  • Included in the Registry of High Academic Performance Undergraduate Programs-EGEL.
  • Option for double degree with CityU of Seattle.
  • Access to the EIFFEL Excellence Scholarship Program.


Mission

Comprehensive training of innovative and leading professionals in Mechanical Electrical Engineering, capable of contributing to the sustainable development of global society.

Objective

To train highly qualified professionals in Mechanical Electrical Engineering, with an integrated approach combining solid scientific, technical, and humanistic knowledge. The objective is to develop skills that allow them to design, implement, and optimize energy systems, contributing innovatively and responsibly to the sustainable development of global society. Additionally, it aims to foster leadership, professional ethics, and commitment to continuous improvement to face technological and social challenges of the present and future.

Admission Profile
  • Desire, conviction, and vocation to study Mechanical Electrical Engineering.
  • Interest and aptitude for learning mathematics and physics.
  • Imagination, concentration, and creativity.
  • Sense of responsibility to fulfill duties, even under adverse circumstances.
  • Act with honesty and integrity.
  • Interest in developing technological solutions for societal benefit.
Graduation Profile

Graduates of Mechanical Electrical Engineering from the UASLP Faculty of Engineering will be able to:

  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex mechanical electrical engineering problems using principles of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  • Apply mechanical electrical engineering design to create solutions that meet specific needs, considering public health, safety, welfare, and global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations, making informed judgments considering global, economic, environmental, and social impacts.
  • Work effectively in teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, setting clear goals, planning tasks, and achieving objectives.
  • Develop and perform appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply mechanical electrical engineering judgment to draw valid conclusions.
  • Acquire and apply new knowledge continuously using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Educational Objectives

Approximately five years after graduation, UASLP Mechanical Electrical Engineering graduates are expected to:

  • Develop in the field of mechanical and electrical engineering, creating effective and innovative solutions for problems related to electromechanical components.
  • Perform engineering design for developing new products or processes, or improving existing ones, meeting societal needs through technical and economic evaluation, considering environmental and social impacts.
  • Communicate effectively, orally, in writing, and graphically, to convey ideas, analyses, and results related to mechanical electrical engineering situations, both in-person and remotely, to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Act ethically and with social responsibility, applying these principles in practice and engineering work, always considering sustainable development.
  • Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to generate effective engineering solutions.
  • Contribute to technological development and innovation, optimizing systems and production processes using experimental methodologies.
  • Complement professional growth through self-learning, continuing education, and postgraduate studies.
Graduate Attributes

As a result of their studies, Mechanical Electrical Engineering graduates from the Faculty of Engineering are expected to develop the following capacities:

    Performance indicators for attribute 1.
    1. Relates physical phenomena with theories and mathematical models describing them.
    2. Applies theoretical knowledge to solve complex mechanical electrical engineering problems.
    3. Applies knowledge from different areas of mechanical electrical engineering to solve complex problems.
    4. Calculates geometric dimensions and stresses of mechanical elements under loads.
    5. Applies mathematical models of electromechanical components such as motors, generators, transformers, pumps, hydraulic actuators, pneumatic actuators, compressors, etc.
    6. Identifies and calculates various forms of energy involved in mechanical, electrical, thermal, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, etc.
    7. Creates mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control diagrams using standard symbols.
    8. Calculates components for energy conversion, transmission, and distribution systems.
    9. Identifies and performs calculations for integrating renewable energy systems.
    10. Identifies opportunities and applies strategies for energy saving in electromechanical systems.
    11. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on electromechanical systems.
    12. Uses specialized software to analyze mathematical models describing electromechanical components or systems.
Admission Requirements
  1. Academic certification:

    Complete certificate or proof of full completion of high school in one of the following modalities:

    • High School in Physical-Mathematical Sciences.
    • General or Unified High School.
    • Technological High School in an appropriate area.
  2. Pass the following evaluations:
    • Health evaluation.
    • Psychometric evaluation.
    • Knowledge evaluation.
    • EXANI-II.

Click to consult the thematic guides for the admission exam.
Note: These guides are the same for all programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering.

Employment Opportunities

Flexible training and the incorporation of diverse knowledge areas allow graduates to address problems related to the conversion, transmission, distribution, and use of energy in all forms.

Industrial sector, in industries such as:

  • Metal-mechanics
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Extraction
  • Generation
  • Transmission
  • Energy utilization
  • Textile
  • Food
  • Construction

Commercial and service sector, performing activities such as:

  • Planning
  • Design
  • Installation
  • Production
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
  • Control
  • Sales
  • Administration

Academic sector, participating in:

  • Teaching
  • Research and project development