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What is Mechatronic
Engineering?
Mechatronic engineering is the study
of various areas of technology such
as electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering and computer engineering.
Some mechatronic engineering products
include consumer goods such as cars and
smartphones, to industrial applications such
as CNC machines tools.
Mechatronic engineering graduates will be
affiliated with various jobs in technologically
demanding fields such as mechanical
design, aerospace manufacturing,
electronics packaging and mining.

Why Study
Mechatronic
Engineering?
Mechatronic engineering has
become an internationally
recognised field of study with
degree programmes offered
in many developed countries.
Opportunities for graduates
abound for those with the urge,
wit and skills to take on the
task of designing and improving
mechatronic products.
Mechatronic engineers are
employed in a variety of jobs
in design, improvement,
implementation and
maintenance of many types of
products and services. Individuals
aspiring to become mechatronic
engineers will shape the future
of robotics and take part in
sophisticated projects. The
programme will offer training
associated with the design,
building and maintenance of
mechanical systems that will
simplify many tasks previously
done by humans.

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Career Opportunities in Mechatronic Engineering
Mechatronic engineering students have
great opportunities to get hands-on
experience in integrated design and
software systems in areas such as the
manufacturing of mechatronic consumer
goods, aircraft control systems and
automated production lines.
The mechatronics course will provide
the necessary knowledge and skills for
students to excel and stay relevant in
a world that wants more speed and
automation. Generally, the fields of
employment for Mechatronic engineers
are extensive and varied.

You can be doing something in: Artificial
Intelligence Techniques, Avionics, Dynamics of
Machines and Mechanisms, Electromagnetic
Energy Conversion, Embedded & Realtime Systems, Human-Machine Interface,
Engineering and Ergonomics, Industrial
Automation, Modelling and Simulation,
Motion Control, Power Electronics, Robotics,
Signal Processing, Smart Infrastructure,
Thermofluids to name just a few.