Mechatronics engineers work in industries such as robotics, aerospace, medical and assistive technology, mining or defence, material handling, human-machine interaction, manufacturing, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, and education. They may work in laboratories, high tech companies, large global enterprises, processing plants or engineering offices but can also be involved with research in emerging fields like bioengineering, nanotechnology and robotics.
Mechatronics engineers may be required to travel to present at a conference or view a new design idea or innovative technology.
Mechatronics Engineers are also known as:
- Automation Engineer
- Control System Engineer
- Data Logging Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Development Engineer
- Equipment Engineer