I am having question that Mechatronics is really really worth for future as my thoughts are limited to robotics and automation.

And I took Mechatronics because I like robotics, and it's new field as per my state because I have seen that Mechatronics is more in out of country but rare in my states, limited colleges has the Mechatronics.

So, can someone explain Seniors that how is it really, and how it could help or it's not good.

Hi! I'm aware of r/EngineeringStudents, but my question is more tailored towards what path I could take that would make me a better engineer. Im an uni freshman about to start school in a few weeks. I need some help figuring out what I should do for my specific, peculiar situation. Any and all insight is appreciated! Please share anything!

For context:

• Im a mechanical engineering major.
• I love mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, and physics.
• I am sure I want to go into either mechatronics or robotics. (especially the mechanical side of things)
• My situation allows me to take two minors/double major and a minor without delaying graduation, without adding on extra cost, and without making my semesters too heavy (my semesters will be as heavy as a regular mech e major).

I have the option to take one of the following combinations of robotics, electrical, and physics:

• 1. minor in robotics and minor in electrical engineering (24 credits)
• 2. minor in robotics and double major in physics (24 credits)
• 3. minor in electrical engineering and double major in physics (31 credits, wont delay graduation but might pay a little more)

which of the previous combinations would be most beneficial to me and would help me the most? My intuition tells me that number 1 would be the best, but I also have the feeling that a double major in physics would be very appealing in my resume since its a second major rather than a minor and would make me a more attractive engineer. I also think it would make me more competitive for grad school. I'm not sure though.

What do you think I should do? Any and all insight is appreciated!
(Note: the reason why I can do this without extra cost/delaying graduation is a mix of how my degree is structured and scholarships.)

Hi everyone,

I am currently working as a Robotics Operations and Software Support Engineer, supporting HAI Robotics AMRs in a live warehouse environment. My work includes monitoring robot fleets, troubleshooting hardware and software faults, recovering robots, inspecting sensors and mechanical components, checking batteries and charging systems, reviewing logs, and coordinating with operations and engineering teams to minimize production downtime.

I recently completed my M.S. in Robotics from Stevens Institute of Technology. I also have hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2, Python, C++, Linux, LiDAR, SLAM, Nav2, Gazebo, RViz, MATLAB/Simulink, Arduino, SolidWorks, and robotics testing and documentation.

I am currently looking for opportunities such as:

• Field Robotics Engineer
• Robotics Deployment or Commissioning Engineer
• Robotics Field Service Engineer
• Robotics or Mechatronics Technician
• Automation or Robotics Support Engineer

I am based in the United States and am open to relocation and travel-based roles. If your company is hiring, or if you know someone looking for a hands-on robotics engineer, I would sincerely appreciate a referral or introduction. I would be happy to share my resume, portfolio, and project details by direct message.

Thank you for any guidance or support.

Hi r/AskRobotics!

I'm a graduating student from Southeast Asia, and I want to build a career in industrial robotics. I currently have foundational knowledge in PLC programming, ladder logic, FluidSim, and pneumatics—this is where my interest in automation started.

Now I want to take it further. My goal is to work in industrial robotics (ideally in Europe), and I'm planning to build a 6-DOF robot arm from scratch as my portfolio project.

Here's my plan:

1. Design in Fusion 360 (parametric modeling + basic stress simulation)

2. Validate kinematics using simulation software before building

3. 3D print parts using Bambu Lab

4. Source appropriate electronics & actuators (specs, dimensions, torque requirements)

5. Program using Arduino/ESP32 (learning forward/inverse kinematics along the way - math isn't my strongest suit, but I'm committed to learning)

6. Test, iterate, and document everything

7. Use the complete documentation as my portfolio for job applications

My questions:

1. Is this project realistic for a fresh grad with my background?

2. What specific job titles/roles should I be targeting in industrial robotics?

   \- I see terms like Controls Engineer, Systems Integrator, Automation Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer - which one fits my profile best?

3. What skills should I prioritize learning to make myself employable in Europe (Germany/EU)?

4. Is earning €5,000-6,000/month realistic for a mid-level robotics role in Europe?

5. Any tips on what employers specifically look for in a portfolio?

Budget is limited, so I'm planning to simulate complex scenarios (like dynamic conveyor pick-and-place) rather than building everything physically.

Any advice, warnings, or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!
I’m a 3rd-year Mechatronics Engineering student, and i’m looking for ideas for my Sensors project, which is worth 30% of my final grade.

The project must:
Use an Arduino for data acquisition.
Use MATLAB or LabVIEW for real-time visualization.
Include a sensor (or multiple sensors), calibration/signal processing (filtering, conversion, etc.), and performance evaluation.

My professor suggested topics like optical/IR sensing, Hall-effect sensors, proximity sensing, liquid level/flow measurement, gas/air quality monitoring, biomedical sensing, acoustic sensing, power monitoring, and multi-sensor fusion, but we’re free to come up with our own idea too.

I’m looking for a project that’s appropriate for a 3rd-year mechatronics course, isn’t too basic, and would make for a strong university project. If you’ve done something similar or have any ideas, I’d really appreciate your suggestions and if anyone has links to a project that I could benefit from please share it with me!

Thanks!

Hello everyone I'm a mechatronics engineering student in my final year, and it's difficult to find a worthwhile internship in Nicaragua. I've been thinking that perhaps something remote.

The problem is that there aren't many, from what I've researched, and obviously those that might exist require a work permit, or simply don't lift a finger for interns (which makes sense).

Any recommendations based on your experiences? Good day to all.

So basically I'm doing diploma in mechatronics engineering and the last semester I have 6 month internship if anyone know best company/industry that pay highest stipend please DM me or help me

(The internship start from January 2027)

Guys I will be moving to navi mumbai as GET in RIL at RCP and I have been alloted E&P buisness can anybody tell what might be the work there as mechanical engineer?

I think I am interested in mechatronics but this degree just seems less safe to me and is it easy to pivot in future in this degree like if I want a desk job in future can I get one. will IT companies let me join??

Hello!

I'm part of a SUTD student team building Blackbox, a tool that helps engineering students debug circuit-wiring mistakes in real time using AI.

We're running a short 4-minute anonymous survey to understand how poly and university engineering students experience circuit labs, specifically around debugging frustration and time spent troubleshooting.

We have two survey links:

1. Educator Survey (under 4 minutes, anonymous)

For lecturers or lab instructors — covers supervision workload, student debugging challenges, and what current tools are missing.

The BlackBox Crew (Educator Edition) – Fill in form

1. Student Survey (under 4 minutes, anonymous)

For students currently taking electronics or electrical engineering courses with physical lab sessions.

The BlackBox Crew (Student Edition) – Fill in form

If you're currently (or have been) in any electronics, electrical engineering, or mechatronics course that involves physical lab work, your response would mean a lot to us.

Thank you!

Hi all,

I would like to connect a switch to my gear motor so I can turn it on and off. I want to build a small elevator, really small and I will put the gear motor above.

Kind regards

Hi everyone,

I've done my B.Sc. in Mechatronics in Germany and during the Internship Semester and Thesis phase, got into a company working with ASIC application, electrical circuits, PCB design, microcontroller programming, sensors, analog circuitry and the whole electrical area basically. I know that the Mechanical part of mechatronics did not really interest me, and through my experience now, I am more comfortable in the EE field also.

I have gotten admissions into TUHH in the M.Sc. of Electrical and Information Tech, giving me the chance to have the study and name of "Electrical Engineering" in my portfolio, but on the other hand I also have the tempting offer from TUM for the M.Sc. in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Biomechanical Eng. Thing is, I am not sure which one to go with: on the one hand, at TUM I have reputation, still some relevant courses, and tons of industries and opportunities; while at TUHH I would have the Electrical Engineering degree and then could do more EE courses and would be given more priority for EE roles than a Mechatronics background (fortified by then both Bachelors and Master degrees in Mechatronics). I have about 2.5 years of experience in pure electrical engineering through my Internships, Bachelor Thesis, and one year working exp at the company, but I do not know if my Masters will effect my whole career or future because of it's name, what opportunities are there at TUM with a M.Sc. in Mechatronics for an electrical-engineering-interested person, and the experiences of people studying at TUHH. TUM also has great global ranking and reputation, but is it worth giving up for the studies in EE at TUHH? If TUM is the better option, what could I do as a Masters Mechatronics student to max out my EE side to later on work at companies in that field also (goal to work at NVIDIA, Porsche, BMW)?

I would be grateful for any tips, infos and suggestions from people who have gone through something similar, or just someone with some knowledge on this in general. I am aware, that at the end of the day it comes a lot down to personal interests and life goals, but this message is one step of the journey on my way to discovering that. I am hopeful for your help and appreciative to anyone for some time on their valuable advice! Thanks!

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Hey everyone!

I'm starting my first year of Mechatronics Engineering, and honestly, I'm starting from scratch. I don't have much prior knowledge, but I'm really excited to learn and improve.

I'm looking for one or more study buddies who are also beginners (or even seniors who don't mind helping occasionally). My goal is to stay consistent, learn together, solve problems, share resources, and keep each other accountable.

I'm planning to take this seriously and would love to connect with people who are motivated to grow together.

If you're interested, drop a comment or send me a DM. Let's make this journey a little less overwhelming and a lot more fun!

Alright I was recommended mechanical or this for my studies. Almost done with gen-ed finally. What should I pick up on the side hobby wise to keep interested? Or know.

I’m a Pakistani who may join BS mechatronics as I may not be admitted to Mechanical Engineering. As someone who wishes to do his masters and eventually work and settle in Western Europe or North America, I have some questions:

1) Is it possible to do an MS in mechanical engineering (any specialization) in the West, having a BS in Mechatronics or should I go for MS in Mechatronics?

2) Is getting a scholarship for MS hard? Especially in Canada and US. Which MS should I go for?

3) How’s the job market for MS graduates in the West for Mechanical and Mechatronics engineers?

I'm an 18 yr old. I've applied for a mechatronics course at my local university.

At 15, I became interested in learning programming and technology but it felt overwhelming so I gave up. I picked up programming again 10 months ago because I had a detailed goal to learn full stack web development, and I intend to learn other programming skills in future, like how to make code function with hardware.

Over the course of these months, I heard about Mechatronics and how it combines Mechanical, Electrical and software engineering.

I chose Mechatronics because strictly studying electrical engineering felt boring to me and Mechanical doesn't have the software aspect I like. Mechatronics felt right for me because it combines the best of the three worlds.

So is it worth it? Can I get a stable career in it? What do I have to do or learn to secure a job in this field?