Embedded Files
Introduction
Mechatronics engineering is the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems. The design of the mechanical system must be performed together with the design of the electrical/electronic and computer control aspects that together, comprise a complete system.
Examples of mechatronic systems include: a CD or DVD player; a computer hard disc drive; a fly-by-wire aircraft control system; and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Each of these products is essentially mechanical in nature, but could not function without the integral design of the electrical and computer control systems that are critical to their operation.
More importantly for the future of mechatronics, there is a shift from systems based around the interconnection of physical components in which transmitted data has been used to facilitate control systems in which information is at the heart of the system and serviced by smart objects. An underlying concept of such cloud based or Internet of Things system models is treating information as a commodity whose value is determined by user or system need or context, allowing for negotiation between system components as required.
Courses
Type: Full-time, 1 year (ITC engineer students), max. 3 years
Total credits: 54 credits
Language: English
Study Pathway:
Course-Research Pathway
Complete courses: min. 32 credits
Thesis: min. 12 credits
Research activities: min. 10 credits
Research-Based Pathway
Complete courses: min. 12 credits (major & oriented courses)
Thesis: min. 12 credits
Research activities: min. 30 credits
Career Opportunities
Students graduated from Master of MIC Engineering are equipped with a broad range of skills and knowledge, facilitating careers in engineering disciplines ranging from mechanical design to software engineering as well as those more purely focused on mechatronics, automation and robotics. Graduates from this program are employed in industries ranging from mining to manufacturing, agriculture and defense. There are several different careers that a mechatronics engineer can pursue. The following are a few of the most common jobs that a mechatronics engineer may hold:
Automotive engineer
Project engineer
Systems engineer
Instrumentation engineer
Mechatronics product design engineer
Robotics engineer
Software engineer
System integration engineer
Product-prototyping engineer
Example of mechatronics applications
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse