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How can becoming a mechatronics engineer could be a detriment to your career? Most people think of Iron Man when they think about this field since it combines electrical, mechanical and even programming to create a perfect blend. It’s easy to see why so many students are going this route.
I’ve interviewed many mechatronics engineers and in this video you’ll learn why there are potential issues with this degree and how not specializing in any of those disciplines could be a problem for you especially when you’re just starting out your career. Let me know if I’m way off and if you’re already a mechatronics engineer, what industry are you working in?
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43 Comments
Great video!
As a mechatronics engineer I totally understand your point of view of us being in the middle, I felt so lost when I was fresh out of college trying to look for a job, it was hard, since almost all companies wanted someone from a specific degree, I ended up focusing more on software and embedded systems and that's what I do now, so a piece of advise I can give people who are still pursuing their degree on mechatronics is: try to find what you like the most about mechatronics and focus more resources on it, it could be mechanical design, electronics or programming, that will give you more leverage when applying for jobs.
I am very close to graduation of high school and thinking of taking Mechatronics as my career. I really like working with tech and mechanisms. So when I found out about this major I realized I might wanna do it. But now that I have learnt more about it, I'm afraid the job market is not that big. Especially down in the middle east where some mechanical engineers haven't gotten a government job since 2010.
I'm starting to doubt taking Mechatronics as a career path and focus on either Mechanical (ironically) or something else.
It hurts because I really liked the idea of mechatronics but what's the point it I can't find a job? Hopefully that changes after I graduate and there would be more demand for Mechatronics.
what about someone studying ee and mastering in mechatronics
I feel like in that you just have to be sure to get experience in that specific area for example I’m a mechatronics major but I’m hoping to get into the biomedical field so I have a bunch of clinical shadowing and research under my belt for what I’m interested in
Being as mechatronic student I totally agree with your points but can you tell how a mechatronics can survive this sort of issue because we know there are very few industries who hire a proper mechatronic engineer . So, any tips for mechatronic engineer to stand out there ??
I dunno bro. It's a "slave brain" that wakes up everyday dreaming to become an employee at some job.
– Grow up and start a business.
– HR is only a gate keeper to the stepping stone.
Janovic, it is always a pleasure to engage with your content and videos. I am a 36-year-old naval sailor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, as well as a master's certificate in Fluid Machinery and Engineering. Currently, I serve as a technician in gas turbine systems and propulsion within the Navy, focusing on gas turbine generators, gas turbine monitoring, and main gear propulsion. I am considering returning to academia to pursue a graduate degree in Mechatronics as my primary goal. I would appreciate any advice or guidance you could provide. At present, I am communicating with several colleges across the United States to explore options for online study. Your assistance in providing an efficient orientation would be highly valued.
So I can embrace that field straight after the Navy. Job security, probability of getting hired despite the job market which is a bit strange, I will appreciate hearing from you and your guidance on any study which suits my goal.
What if you master/phd in something else that makes you more specialized in one thing?
This is gonna age so poorly
What you said is absolutely correct. After studying mechatronics engineering, we can't become experts in every single field. We will have to choose one core from electrical, mechanical or electronics or automation. I have done diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and the only advantage I have got from this is that after doing Mechatronics you get to know in which core subject you are good And you can make a career in it. 🎉🎉❤
I think a Mechatronics Bachelor is the Perfect base for specialisation. I basically speak the Language of every engineer. After my Bachelors I dove pretty Deep into Control systems and complicated Dynamics. Now i am an R and D engineer. So I think this at least for me was the Perfect path. The foundation is extremely solid and there is one Field, which I truly know
My daughter is willing to do her degree in mechanics. But I’m insisting her to do software engineering of Data science, as these platforms have work from home options. Is there work from home options in mechatronics? I’m really confused. Please reply me, if there is work from home jobs what it could be for a mechatronics student
Can I study MSc robotics after completing Bsc Mechatronics?
What about mechs at Tesla?
Bro I am doing btech in mechatronics,but I wasted my first semester completely,I didn't study anything,can you give me some advice for next three years
So is it safe to read it in the Masters
Can I study msc robotics after completing bsc mechatronics?
Really bad advice, mechatronics engineers are mostly in Industrial automation, Robotics and even software for robotic systems.
Excellent thoughts! As a student i totally agree with you. Mechatronics is now among the most entertaining and prosporous degrees of engineering. And according to me actually it is good to be good at eveything. If a person wants or gets a masters degree in mechanical or electrical engineering after graduating as a mechatronics student what are your thoughts on it as you are currently dealing as a hiring manager.
Hope to get your kind views on my thoughts.
Anyone please guide me because I do not know much about that!
As someone who has a bachelor's in ee and didnt study mechatronics but also didnt want to be an ee at graduation (but now do 8 years out sadly, took the long way around). I ended up in maintenance and automation tech roles somehow and i can tell you yeah. This is rough trying to bridge the gap between mechatronics and electrical engineering. Somehow i basically have the capabilities and resume of a mechatronics person yet somehow can't do much with it besides be a tech 😢. Currently trying to refresh my ee knowledge and do projects to build my resume further to bridge the gap. I wish yall out there luck.
Also i dont believe ai and robotics will take out mechatronics or engineering in general. The idea is that robots will do your job as good or better than you. First off we are decades away from that imo. In the mean time, we will have bits and pieces of it here and there that will replace some jobs outright, but then who will repair those robots? You are. Or else we just build another robot to repair those robots. Then who repairs those robots? 😅 its just a loop till we can fully automate robots with little to no effort, and thatll again, be decades. At worst. Basic roles like warehouse will be reduced or even upgraded to just monitor these robots or even follow step by step guides on repairs with little to no experience needed because if we are expecting to replace everyone. Thats a lot of robots, so we need manpower for maintenance still. So i highly down in upcoming years there will be much worries in this regard.
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Sir, I am in high school and planning to apply for a mechanical engineering Mechatronics program at Kosen Japan. Is it worth it? And will there be scope? I want practical knowledge and want to earn a lot of money. So, can I earn a massive amount of money in this field, or do I need to go for computer science or AI?
Hi, im in my last year of school right now and I have a plan for uni but i'd like to hear some experts who are already in the work force's opinions on it. I can't really decide what I want to do but my main subjects are physics, maths and IT. My mentor/teacher reccomended I look into mechatronics since it's more broad and will give me more options when in uni.
I was thinking to decide what I'd like to specialize in after my first or second year of uni. Should I stick to this plan or are there too many gaps to it?
Any and all opinions would help so much. 🙏
I agree with you.
I love mechatronics but I'm worried that degree won't land me a job in the USA through H1B visas and other forms. Now I'm stuck where I'm not sure if I should persue to collage in mechatronics or either mechanical or electrical engeneering.
"Jack of all trades, master of none, oftentimes better than a master of one” – mechatronics
Elon Musk stated there will be more humanoid robots than humans in the near future. There will be hundreds if not thousands of robots at every manufacturing plant around the world. This is a future proof role and is already taking off in the U.S.
Jack of many trades, master of some.
I think in the end of the day you can find the flaws in every degree.
Mechanical –>too outdated
Aerospace–>too narrow degree
Industrial –>too general
It is just a degree, find your passion and you will flourish
100% correct. They are usually ok in programming weak in electronics but very very very weak in mechanical.
I currently work as a maintenance electrician at a factory I also do a lot mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic work too, mostly troubleshooting. So I’ve been thinking about mechatronics to jump from being on the floor banging up my body to going into more technical work. But I’m at a crossroads as I don’t know what type of jobs are open for mechatronics engineer.
This guy started the same way. He learned electrical in a broad spectrum and settled into a specialty.. sounds more sour than anything. "Had this been big 15 years ago I would have probably done it" lol. He's venting about his regret lol
If I'm mainly interested in industrial automation would you recommend electrical engineering over mechatronics?
Hello sir
I'm gonna start my 11
My dream is To be an machatronics engineer. But sir I've somebasic doubt
○I've take pcm. Should I prepare for jee.
○where should I go after 12.
○which college? Or else what should I look for?
○I am looking for a bit guidance.
○even in what or which things I should strong my basics.
I'm self-learning mechatronics as a hobbyist, maybe if I find my niche in the garage, eventually it can lead to a specific career interest.
Everyone doesn't need a degree 😂😂❤
So let me get this straight. You think it would be bad to hire a mechatronics engineer because they might have other opportunities and leave your company? Most people already don’t get to do what they have a degree in, why does it matter to you if they find greener pastures? They don’t owe it to you to be locked into one type of job.
Love how hiring managers of a company are so concerned with potential employees, but hold ZERO commitment to keeping you hired and moving on from you!
Hello, greetings from Türkiye🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷. I studied mechatronics for two years, so I'm a mechatronics technician, and I'm thinking of transferring to a four-year program.
The problem with mechatronics engineering is that other engineering disciplines are envious of it. That's all.
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“I am a mechatronics technician. I may not be an engineer, but I have been working as a technician for 14 years. In technical roles, you would prefer your technician to have mechatronics skills rather than only electronics or mechanical expertise, because that makes them the most versatile and capable technician you can have
So technically u start broad, then go niche over time. Unless, u become a generalist.
Basically, i want to become an automotive engineer, but i feel like the way the world is moving, you know, think about electric vehicles and all of that, and I'll really like to do either mechanical or mechatronics in undergraduate level. Which one is best to do, please? I need replies, please