As a Mechatronic engineer

Here are some things you might be expected to do in your job:

 Develop new solutions to industrial problems using mechanical and electronic processes and
computer technology.
 Design and build completely new products by integrating various technologies, for example,
developing robotic vehicles for underwater exploration.
 Build and test factory production lines introducing automation to improve existing processes.
 Maintain and improve previous industrial and manufacturing processes and designs, for
example, robotic lawn mowers and robot floor cleaners.
 Design, develop, maintain and manage high technology engineering systems for the
automation of industrial tasks.
 Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of material, components or finished
goods.
 Apply advanced control systems, which are usually computer-driven.
 Apply electronic and mechanical processes and computers to tasks where the use of human
labour may be dangerous (like underwater exploration, mining or forestry).
 Study the feasibility, cost implications and performance benefits of new mechatronic
equipment.
 Carry out modelling, simulation and analysis of complex mechanical, electronic or other
engineering systems using computers.

Where do Mechatronic engineers work

Mechatronic engineers work in companies that require hi-tech input into what they are
developing. They may work in a laboratory, a processing plant or an engineering office but
are also research opportunities in emerging fields like bioengineering, nanotechnology and
robotics.

You will find Mechatronic engineers in large global enterprises developing futuristic vehicles,
challenging defence technology and revolutionising consumer products. They may also work
in smaller innovative ‘high tech’ companies supplying software, parts and equipment. They
could be product developers, work in manufacturing, or mining or defence industries, and in
government and industry research groups.

Mechatronic Engineers may be required to travel to present at a conference or view a new

design idea or innovative technology.