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Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Program Intro
A Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree will prepare you to design and develop industrial automation systems that include robotics, vision systems and computer integration for the high-speed manufacturing and service industries.
Department of Engineering Technology
Our faculty members have a wealth of real world experience. They’re leaders in their respective disciplines and dedicated mentors who share both theoretical and hands-on engineering knowledge. In this program, you’ll train with cutting-edge technology and develop the in-demand skills that employers seek.
Curriculum Overview
Our curriculum is a synergistic blend of Mechanical, Electrical, Control, Hydraulics, Automation, Robotics, Networking and Computer Systems Technology with a focus on building the interdisciplinary skills necessary for today’s industry.
Highlights
Our Mechatronics Engineering Technology program is the first of its kind in the nation to be accredited by TAC-ABET.
Outcomes
Our graduates are prepared for positions in electromechanical design, manufacturing and electronic controls of packaging machinery.
Scholarships
There are multiple scholarships available to students in this program, including:
- College of Technology Scholarships
- PMMI Claude Breeden
- Patrick Sharkey Memorial Scholarship
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute
Beyond the Classroom
Mechatronics majors have the opportunity to take part in many extracurricular activities, including the professional organization PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute) and the annual PACK EXPO. This is usually held in October or November and alternates between Chicago and Las Vegas.
Career Paths
This degree prepares you for a number of careers in the field, listed below with average salaries:
- Mechatronics engineer: $70,779
- Automation engineer: $72,045
- Packaging engineer: $64,791
- Control specialist: $77,238
- Motion control programmer: $67,326
- Technical services supervisor: $82,627
- Machine designer: $65,880
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) designer/programmer: $73,749
Employers
Our alumni work with some of the most innovative organizations across the region and around the world, including:
- Rockwell Automation
- Mitsubishi Electric Automation
- Arcelor Mittal
- Ford Motor Company
- E-PAK Machinery
- NiSource
- Honeywell Aerospace
- PepsiCo
Accreditation
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. This ensures that the program is independently reviewed and meets the quality expectation for that profession.
Purdue University Northwest has advanced laboratories that allow you to design and operate manufacturing processes and run them in real time or virtually simulate them.
The Mechatronics Program at PNW has given me hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical and control equipment. It is fascinating to build a mechatronics system, as it deals with knowledge from different disciplines. The program has helped me to think in innovative ways and become capable of inventing new automated systems.
Meet the Faculty
Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Masoud Fathizadeh has an extensive background in automation, energy and power systems and power electronics.
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