Markets & Job Opportunities

The Mechanical Engineering program (Mechatronics) objectives are fully supportive, consistent, and do not conflict with the mission of the College of Engineering and Technology, and the AASTMT.  The consistency with the missions of the College of Engineering and Technology and the AASTMT is realized through several points. These points are producing graduates with capabilities that enable them to succeed as mechatronics engineers and meet the expectations of employers in operational and technical functions of multinational or large local companies within a broad range of sectors. Moreover, The field of mechatronics engineering is growing rapidly, with demand for qualified engineers increasing in a variety of industries. Some of the most in-demand markets for mechatronics engineers include:

• Automotive: Mechatronics engineers are in high demand in the automotive industry, where they are responsible for designing, developing, and testing new vehicles and components.
• Manufacturing: Mechatronics engineers are also in high demand in the manufacturing industry, where they are responsible for designing, developing, and testing new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Robotics: Mechatronics engineers are also in high demand in the robotics industry, where they are responsible for designing, developing, and testing new robots and robotic systems.

In addition to these specific industries, mechatronics engineers are also in demand in a variety of other fields, such as:

• Medical devices: Mechatronics engineers are involved in the design, development, and testing of new medical devices.
• Energy: Mechatronics engineers are involved in the development of new energy technologies, such as solar panels and wind turbines.
• Consumer electronics: Mechatronics engineers are involved in the design, development, and testing of new consumer electronics products, such as smartphones and TVs.

Furthermore, graduates of the Mechatronics program work in all aspects of the development of products, from design and testing right through to manufacture. There is almost no product in the world that is solely electronic, electrical or mechanical in nature. With the growing capabilities of electronics, modern mechanical systems are embedded with electronics and controls. This means that the lines between each discipline are becoming increasingly blurred, and there is a growing demand for mechatronics engineers whose knowledge is strong across all of these areas.