This program will equip graduates with the skills necessary to plan, design and operate complex systems that integrate mechanical, electrical and computational elements of engineering. Graduates find careers in these separate fields and also at the interface, where these areas of engineering merge. Due to their cross-disciplinary knowledge and versatility as problem solvers, mechatronics professionals are also sought after as project engineers. You'll spend time during your degree seeing mechatronic systems being used in industry and put your skills to work. When you graduate, you'll also have the communication and teamwork skills to excel in your chosen career. You will experience theoretical and project-based learning and acquire skills to: design, analyse and synthesise complex engineering systems; apply mathematical and computational techniques to problem solving; understand ethical, social and environmental contexts of the field; research and critically assess relevant information; effectively communicate technical and theoretical content. Throughout your studies, project-based learning in real world situations ensures you attain the experience to be work-ready. Major manufacturers and engineering-based companies are collaborating with the University's academic expertise in this comprehensive industry-supported program. The program's strong industry support ensures its graduates will have relevant, current experience. You will have access to state-of- the-art equipment and industry operational knowledge.

Career Opportunities As a mechatronics engineer you will apply mechanical, electronics and software design to create products and processes to meet market needs. Engineering knowledge and skills are required in sectors such as manufacturing and process automation, transportation (automotive, rails, aviation and navy), power production, mining and resources, agriculture and forestry. A small sample of the many job areas include: robotics and process automation, data communication and networks, smart infrastructure, security systems, processing and packaging, scientific equipment design, self-diagnostic machinery, plant design and management.