What would you do as a Mechatronics engineer?
Mechatronics engineers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in offices, workshops and factories, and may travel locally and nationally
- need to be logical, methodical and practical
Tasks
- design machinery, smart devices and robotic equipment
- design control systems for machines
- build prototypes of machines and systems
- test how machines and systems perform
- make improvements to machines and systems
- calculate running costs of systems
- keep records on system performance
How can you become a Mechatronics engineer?
You need a qualification and experience to become a mechatronics engineer.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in mechanical and industrial engineering and technology, computer science, manufacturing, engineering and technology or similar area
- experience in a similar area related to the type of mechatronics engineering
You may need
- an Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence
- to join a professional organisation
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
