Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Revolutionize Your Career with Mechatronics Engineering Technology!
Are you fascinated by the integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems? Do you aspire to design and develop innovative automated systems? 鶹Ʒ's Mechatronics Engineering Technology major is your gateway to a dynamic and impactful career in the world of mechatronics.
In this major, students gain hands-on experience in programming, automation, fluid power, and system design. They'll learn to analyze circuits, model dynamic systems, interface microcontrollers, and apply machine learning. Courses cover mechanical, electrical, and digital systems, preparing students to solve real-world engineering problems through teamwork, data-driven analysis, and the engineering design process.
Embark on a journey of innovation and excellence with 鶹Ʒ's Mechatronics Engineering Technology major. Our program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to thrive in the ever-evolving field of mechatronics engineering technology.
Program Details
AVAILABLE CONCENTRATIONS
Concentrations allow you to focus your studies on a specific area within your major. While a concentration is not required for this program, choosing one can help you tailor your coursework to your interests and career goals. Explore the options below to see how you can personalize your degree.
The Smart Manufacturing concentration equips students in Robotics Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering Technology with the technical and analytical skills required to design, integrate and optimize intelligent production systems. The concentration connects robotics and automation with industrial networking, machine learning, data analytics and additive manufacturing technologies.
Through coursework in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), students learn how information technology and operational technology systems work together to support industrial data acquisition and connected automation. Topics include industrial networks, communication protocols, system architectures, cybersecurity controls, industry standards, and the reliable integration of devices and infrastructure within modern manufacturing environments.
Students also explore how artificial intelligence, industrial IoT and large manufacturing datasets can support predictive analytics, process optimization, root-cause analysis and predictive maintenance. Coursework in additive manufacturing develops expertise in process and material selection, design for additive manufacturing, production planning, support structures, inspection and quality control.
Through hands-on laboratories and applied projects, students learn to integrate robotics, automation, secure connectivity, AI-driven analytics and advanced production processes into connected manufacturing systems. Graduates are prepared to support Industry 4.0 initiatives that improve productivity, quality, reliability and system performance across modern manufacturing enterprises.
The Fluid Dynamics concentration within the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program provides focused study in fluid power systems and motion-control technologies used in advanced automation and industrial applications. The concentration emphasizes the analysis, design, integration and control of hydraulic and pneumatic systems that power modern manufacturing, robotics, mobile equipment and other automated environments.
Students begin by developing advanced knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, component selection, fluid power transmission and system behavior. Depending on their course selection, they may also study process-control architectures, transfer functions, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers, control-loop tuning, and the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize industrial processes.
Advanced hydraulic coursework examines feedback and closed-loop motion-control systems, servo mechanisms, dynamic performance, system stability, fluid compressibility, response speed and load disturbances. In pneumatic motion control, students design and test systems that integrate pneumatic components, electronic input and output controls, directional control valves, proportional controls and industrial robotics applications.
Through laboratory work, simulation and applied system design, students gain the analytical and hands-on skills required to troubleshoot, optimize and maintain high-performance fluid-based automation systems. Graduates are prepared to contribute to manufacturing automation, mobile hydraulics, industrial robotics, energy systems, aerospace support systems and smart industrial infrastructure.
Potential Employers
Boeing
RZ Automation
Honeywell
Kimball Electronics
Potential Job Titles
Applications engineer
Controls engineer
Industrial engineer
Product engineer
The manufacturing engineering technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and similarly named programs.
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Study Abroad
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Minors
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