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Thinking of Mechatronic engineering?

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  • 14-04-2012 1:26am
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    A Fine Gent
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    By the looks of it it seems incredibly interesting but also a really specialist thing, by this I mean that there would only be a very limited number of jobs specifically for mechatronics graduates but many more jobs for mechanical and electronic engineering graduates but I think I could be under qualified for them?
    I like robotics and I want to get a career in renewable energy(wind/hydro), if anyone has any knowledge on what would be best please let me know. I think im settled on DCU as my college because of INTRA and because its so local.
    Also does anyone have any idea's on graduate salaries?
    Any help would be very much appreciated!
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    Kavrocks
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    I'm still a student and in DCU actually so I can't say definitively what the job situation is but I believe you are incorrect.

    My understanding from talks and seeing all the job offers we get through email is there are very few solely Mechanical Engineering jobs, there are quite a few Electronic Engineering jobs and there are just as many Mechatronic Engineering jobs as Electronic Engineering. There is not a big Robotics industry in Ireland but there is in Europe where there are plenty of jobs for Mechatronic Engineering.

    Renewable Energy is rarely mentioned whether it be jobs or research projects.

    I hope that helps, if you need anything else let me know.


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    thewools
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    Im a Mechatronic graduate from yonks ago now... The course is very well respected in the employment sector so I believe.

    I never had any difficulty in getting a job. You may find if you pick this course that you may lean towards the Mechanical or Electronic side and look to get an opportunity in your desired field. NTRA also helps greatly as in some other colleges you may have a similar degree but no actual experience.

    From my class, people went into all sorts of job: manufacturing, medical, programming, product design, oil rigs etc.

    I enjoyed the course immensely and leaned towards the mechanical side. Upon graduation I went into an R&D team designing and developing household products. I now work as a design engineer for an automotive company and loving it..

    There was no renewable energy modules on the course when I was there but this may have changed. And from the little bit of experience that I have in that sector it seems quite difficult to gain employment in the renewable energy sector. I have numerous friends who also done masters in renewables and cannot get work.

    If you have any other questions - give me a shout.


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    Dermighty
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    I'm currently studying Mechanical Engineering in CIT (Cork) and Mechatronics is a part of the course in every year.

    It's very interesting, especially the electropneumatics and the possibilities are endless really.

    Not my cup of tea, but I'd say that many Mechanical or Electronic engineering courses would have components, if you didn't want something strictly mechatronics related.


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    spideog7
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    Dermighty wrote: »
    I'd say that many Mechanical or Electronic engineering courses would have components

    Wouldn't be much of an Electronics course if it didn't have any components :D


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    yog1
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    A Fine Gent wrote: »
    By the looks of it it seems incredibly interesting but also a really specialist thing, by this I mean that there would only be a very limited number of jobs specifically for mechatronics graduates but many more jobs for mechanical and electronic engineering graduates but I think I could be under qualified for them?
    I like robotics and I want to get a career in renewable energy(wind/hydro), if anyone has any knowledge on what would be best please let me know. I think im settled on DCU as my college because of INTRA and because its so local.
    Also does anyone have any idea's on graduate salaries?
    Any help would be very much appreciated!

    two years on and what is people point of view on mechatronics,
    i am a electrician by trade and recently started a job as maintenance engineer in a meat plant, i was thinking of trying to get myself a better qualification in something so i wouldn't have to spend the rest of my days crawling around dirty roof spaces or under meat belts fixing damaged wires or a burnt out motor,
    Mechatronics was suggested to me, i was told of a course in sligo or i was thinking along the lines of open university,
    All i really know is whatever i do i would like to be making something or fixing something, not patching it up to keep it going for another while, i like to stand back and look at something when i'm finished and say "I made that" or "I found that fault and sorted it"


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    Turbulent Bill
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    yog1 wrote: »
    two years on and what is people point of view on mechatronics,
    i am a electrician by trade and recently started a job as maintenance engineer in a meat plant, i was thinking of trying to get myself a better qualification in something so i wouldn't have to spend the rest of my days crawling around dirty roof spaces or under meat belts fixing damaged wires or a burnt out motor,
    Mechatronics was suggested to me, i was told of a course in sligo or i was thinking along the lines of open university,
    All i really know is whatever i do i would like to be making something or fixing something, not patching it up to keep it going for another while, i like to stand back and look at something when i'm finished and say "I made that" or "I found that fault and sorted it"

    In short, there's usually some tradeoff between your overall control in engineering and your level of hands - on work. It's up to you to determine where on the spectrum you lie. For example, a design engineer may never work hands - on with their creation, while a repair technician usually has no say on design issues.


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    kevohmsford
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    My degree is in Mechanical Engineering. All my experience so far over the last 2 years has been in Mechatronics. There does seem to be a demand for Automation and Robotics Engineers at the moment.
    I know a few people that graduated with Mechatronics from DCU a few years ago and went back to complete Masters. More opportunities over the last few years it seems.


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    kevohmsford
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    All my work has been hands on aswell which is what a lot of employers like to see.


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    Dotsie~tmp
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    Hello I could use some help. Ive recently started a job in a pharma manufacturer. Im an electrician by trade with a higher cert. in elec. & comp. eng. (ITB) from 12 years ago. They were looking to hire electricians to train up however the huge mechanical element is daunting as I have no experience.

    I may have the opertunity to do a Mechatronics course at Sligo later but was wondering does anyone know any good overview literature on this field so I can just get a feel for what Im about to train up in.


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    strandsman
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    yog1 wrote: »
    two years on and what is people point of view on mechatronics,
    i am a electrician by trade and recently started a job as maintenance engineer in a meat plant, i was thinking of trying to get myself a better qualification in something so i wouldn't have to spend the rest of my days crawling around dirty roof spaces or under meat belts fixing damaged wires or a burnt out motor,
    Mechatronics was suggested to me, i was told of a course in sligo or i was thinking along the lines of open university,
    All i really know is whatever i do i would like to be making something or fixing something, not patching it up to keep it going for another while, i like to stand back and look at something when i'm finished and say "I made that" or "I found that fault and sorted it"

    if your interested in mechatronics (online) in sligo then you better sign up fast, Places are almost full, I am starting it next September.


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