Mechatronics Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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A course by
AUT
Study Mechatronics Engineering as a major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at AUT and develop professional skills in mechanical, electrical, electronics and software engineering, with real-world project and work experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Apply engineering and science fundamentals to practical solutions
Demonstrate understanding and application of engineering principles and scientific methods to real-world mechatronic systems.
Develop integrated mechatronic systems
Design, model, and build systems that combine mechanical, electrical, and software components.
Project and business management skills
Apply project management, human-centred design, and systems thinking in engineering contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Mechatronics Engineering major lets you build a foundation in mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software engineering, preparing you for careers in automation, robotics, and advanced system design. The programme includes complex technical, business and project management techniques, and requires a major supervised industry work experience and research project. You will gain practical skills in engineering science, design, integration and management, positioning you for a wide range of engineering roles.
Course Content
- Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics I & II
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Collaborative Practices
- Engineering Materials I
- Introduction to Microcontrollers
- Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery
- Solid Mechanics I
- Engineering Mathematics III
- Electronics Project
- Analogue and Digital Systems
- Engineering Management I
- Thermodynamics
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Embedded System Design
- System Dynamics and Vibrations
- Communication Engineering
- Machines and Drives
- Data Engineering and AI
- Mechatronics Design and Control
- Final Year Research Project (Parts A & B)
- Digital Control
- Innovation and Research Management
- Optional Level 8 Courses: Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis, Computer Aided Engineering and Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Advanced Measuring Systems, Industrial Robotics, Embedded Software Engineering
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Advanced manufacturing
Robotics
Automation
Biomedical engineering
AI/Embedded Systems
Future employment opportunities might be
Automation engineer