Mechatronics is relatively a new field and was originally a mixture of mechanical and electrical engineering but has now grown into a design process which covers mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, control and computer engineering. The word Mechatronics was coined by Mr. Tetsuro Mori who worked at Yaskawa Electric Corporation.
Mechatronics Engineering Sub Disciplines
Mechatronics engineering has been divided into a number of sub-disciplines which are as follows;
- Automation
- Control System
- Data Logging
- Electrical/Electronics
- Instrumentation
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical
Top Mechatronics Engineering Universities
The top three ranked universities when it comes to Mechatronics Engineering are as follows;
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Oakland University
Mechatronics Engineering Associations
There are a myriad of associations pertaining to Mechatronics engineering but we shall list only three;
- AIME
- ASME
- MSESS
Being an Mechatronics Engineer
Being a Mechatronics engineer requires an individual to be capable of working in and leading a team of designers which might be comprised of specialists and generalists. Mechatronics engineer needs to be well aware of the constituent disciplines so that he/she is able to tackle the situation at hand. Mechatronics engineers usually have to work on futuristic technologies so that’s a plus since you got to stay abreast with latest trends in technology and innovation.
Mechatronics Engineer Salary
An Mechatronics Engineer’s average annual salary in USA is $91,000.
Top Mechatronics Engineering Companies
The top three companies pertaining to Mechatronics Engineering are;
- DARPA
- ABB
- Kuka
Top Mechatronics Engineering Inventions
Check out the three top inventions (as per us) that are a result of Mechatronics Engineering.
- Auto Pilot System
- Unmanned Drones
- Factory Robots
I believe, the concept of mechatronics is not alien to many mainstream industries. The high-tech industries have adopted or may I say started with mechatronics as a foundation.
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