Mechatronics Engineering is an interdisciplinary area of Engineering that combines Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with Computer Science. In Mechatronics Engineering, the main goal is to design, develop, control, and optimize the mechanical systems controlled by electronics and computers. Industrial robots and drones are quintessential examples of mechatronics systems: they include aspects of electronics, mechanics, and computing. Modern production equipment consists of mechatronic modules that are integrated according to a suitable control architecture. Popular examples include automotive subsystems, including anti-lock brakes and spin-assist, as well as everyday equipment, such as autofocus cameras, video, hard disks, and CD players.

Career Paths in Mechatronics Engineering

The complexity of mechatronics requires at least a bachelor’s degree to get into the field. A large variety of industries demand skilled workers with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. With a Mechatronics Engineering degree, you can work as: a Mechatronics Engineer, a Robotics Engineer, a Control Systems Engineer, an Embedded- Systems Engineer, an Electrical Engineer, a Software Engineer, etc.

Student Learning Outcomes:

By the time of graduation students in the Mechatronics Engineering Program at CSUCI will possess:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.