Mechanical Engineering Student Project Center

Roger, ME Department Technician, turning on the lathe's work lamp

Welcome to the Mechanical Engineering Student Project Center (MSPC)!

Home of Student Imagination & Innovation

Color headshot of Doan Thoi

Meet the Lab Director

Doan Thoi is the Equipment Technician for the Mechanical Engineering Department. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Justice Studies from SJSU and a certificate of achievement in CNC Machine Operation from San Jose City College. Doan has worked for the ME Department for 6 years, and is excited to help provide hands on experience to engineering students in his role as the Machine Shop's new director.

Purpose Statement

welding in action
ASME Club member welding HPVC frame

The MSPC provides students with equipment and tools to enable them to fabricate physical artifacts in a safe manner during their program of study in the department. Here, students have to the opportunity to put into practice invaluable skills in design and manufacturing that provide them with a foundation of knowledge and experience to prepare them for their future careers.

Projects

BAJA SAE

 SJSU BAJA SAE

SJSU BAJA SAE is a student club that designs and builds an off-road car to compete in national competitions

ASME HPV

SJSU ASME HPV

Our student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) hosted an exhibition this in April 2023 to highlight their most recent Human Powered Vehicle design. 

SJSU FSAE

SJSU FSAE

SJSU FSAE designs and builds a formula-style racing car that competes yearly in national competitions

Know Before You Go

Accessing the MSPC

Learn how you can obtain access to the MSPC

See the MSPC Access Policy

MSPC Hours

Find out when the MSPC is open! 

MSPC Open Hours

Contact the ME Department

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly!

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