Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering.
Mechatronics technician possible career paths are vary diverse:
Facility Technicians - Examples BMW, Michelin, Amazon, Walmart distribution and so on.....
Amusement Industry Technician- Examples Disney, Carowinds, Six Flags, Dollywood and so on.....
Engineering Paths - Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, and Chemical Engineering are a few paths.
Supervisory Roles - Shift Supervisors, Supply Chain Supervisor, Maintenance Department Supervisors and so on....
Each of these jobs are all related back to automation. The equipment found in industrial plants and amusement parks are made from the same source of products found in most automated systems. As production demands require more products, automation enables these location to accomplish these high demands. The management of resources have changed in industrial facilities due to the addition of more automation and less manpower. These new circumstances require that management and understanding of automation is an all time high. Placement of Mechatronics trained individuals seeking promotional consideration has been the tread over the past years. The Mechatronics career path offers the opportunity for machine design, repair, or managing your companies process through managerial roles that are sure to challenge many. Job flexibility and pay has never been at the level found today. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for a Mechatronics Technologist with an associates degree is $59,800/year and the median pay for a Mechanical Engineer is $90,160/year. I would like to encourage anyone looking for their next path in life to utilize the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website to research different career choices.
After all these years of learning, working, and now teaching I learn new information daily. This field requires effort from each person who chooses to follow this path. Here are a few inspirational quotes that will lead a person far on any chosen life path.