Mechatronic engineering

What is mechatronic engineering?

Mechatronic engineering harnesses the power of mechanics, electrical systems and software to create computer-controlled ‘smart’ machines. It underpins the technology behind robotics and autonomous systems, automated manufacturing and ‘intelligent’ microprocessor-based technologies.

Mechatronic systems are all around us. When your washing machine senses the size of your washing and adds just the right amount of water, that’s mechatronic engineering. Mechatronic engineers created the anti-lock braking system in your car and the controls that take the elevator to the floor you select.

With skills and in-depth knowledge in computer hardware, software and networking, mechatronic engineers are versatile problem solvers.

• Design and create control systems, robots, innovative machines and products that make people’s lives easier and their work more efficient.
• Revolutionise industries like agriculture, farming, mining and transport by developing automated systems that improve reliability and increase productivity.
• Work for the latest startup or more established corporations like ResMed, Honeywell, Hyundai, Machine Automation and Robotics, Rockwell Automation, Thales, the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps, Bayer or Austcorp.
• Become a robotics and automation engineer, software product development consultant, automotive manufacturer, or a process monitoring and plant systems engineer, among many other career options.
• Choose from a wide range of industries: product design and development, mining, biotechnology, manufacturing, traditional and non-traditional automation, computer system and software design, transportation, power systems and defence.
• Graduate salaries start at $76K per annum (Glassdoor).

There are many reasons to choose our Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) as your first preference.

• Study in Australia's first mechatronic program. We are considered a pioneer in this field internationally.
• Gain hands-on experience using the latest equipment and instrumentation, including the Australian Centre for Robotics, one of the largest robotics research institutions in the world. 
• Combining industry experience and management skills, you will be equipped to tackle the exciting challenges of this rapidly evolving field.
• You will develop skills in digital electronics, microprocessors, computer control, electrical machines, machine dynamics and design, robotic systems and software design, as well as a range of professional skills in management and communications.
• Our engineering degrees are designed to ensure our graduates are best positioned to engineer for the digital age, and are embedded with enhanced foundation studies in data and computation.
• As part of your degree you will undertake the award-winning Professional Engagement Program enabling you to change your approach to learning through self-reflection, and undertake a six-week internship to gain valuable firsthand experience.
• You may also be eligible to undertake the Space Engineering program in conjunction with this degree – the only program of its kind in Australia.
• Broaden your career prospects by combining your Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) with a second degree in arts, commerce, science, health science, medical science, laws or project management. Combined degrees range from 5 to 6.5 years in length, with the same annual workload as a single degree student.
• This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia. Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.