Mechatronics

What is mechatronics?

Put simply, mechatronics is mechanical, electrical and electronic systems combined with information technology. Using mechanical and electronic processes as well as computers, mechatronics is the science of developing new solutions to industrial problems.

Want more information on mechatronics? Visit the Engineers Australia website.

Career options

Mechatronics engineers have excellent employment prospects as the demand for qualified professionals with multidisciplinary skills combining knowledge of mechanical and electronic systems has increased in recent years.

Professional mechatronics engineers are typically found in positions where they are responsible for integrated computer controlled mechanical and electrical systems such as those found in the manufacturing and mining industries. They are also employed in electrical plants and companies where automation and process control is required.

Career opportunities in this fast-changing field exist in both private industry and publicly funded enterprises. Mechatronics is an exciting and rapidly growing new area of engineering – career prospects are excellent.