Study Mechatronics Engineering from Chandigarh University – A career in demand

A term amalgamated of mechanics and electronics, Mechatronics is a synergistic mixture of mechanical, telecommunications, electrical, computer systems and control engineering. A multidisciplinary field, Mechatronics refers to the skill sets needed in the contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industry and to create simpler, smarter systems. The ever-growing discipline of Mechatronics offers multifarious opportunities across multiple disciplines with a solid foundation for growth.

A Mechatronics Engineer or Specialist can work with both engineering and mechanical teams as they are acquainted with the fundamentals of both, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Among diverse career opportunities, a degree in mechatronics can assist you in procuring management positions, including project management with workplaces ranging from engineering design offices to laboratories or processing plants.

Courses: Mechatronic Engineering courses are available in both under graduation and post-graduation with specialisation. A Mechatronic Engineering degree imparts multidisciplinary skills and knowledge which provide you with flexibility, adaptability, big-picture perspective and a solid base for complex engineering problems. The Mechatronic Engineering degree is also being taught in specialisation and requires an aspirant to have a good base in Physics and Mathematics.

Scope: With the increasing demand for polymaths in the contemporary global economy, Research has claimed that people with cross-disciplinary expertise and multiple interests are preferred by employers and are more likely to succeed. Being a new-gen course, Mechatronics Engineering is an amalgamation of different engineering subjects and has a huge potential to grow across the globe. Also, Mechatronic Engineering courses are ideal for aspirants wanting to enhance their knowledge in the field of engineering.

Mechatronics Engineering is crucial for the modern global economy and Mechatronics professionals play a key role in areas such as design, research, and development, sales, production management, safety, and quality. With its application in different sectors, most engineering-oriented business and industrial sectors now choose to prefer Mechatronics Engineering. Furthermore, large global enterprises and smaller innovative companies are all hiring Mechatronics Engineers alike with the increasing incline towards advanced technologies.

Mechatronics Engineering graduates can pursue employment opportunities in numerous different industries such as Oceanography, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Aircraft Engineering, Automation, Transport, Oil and Gas, Computer-aided design and Biomedical Systems.

Some of the job roles one can pursue after a Mechatronics Engineering Degree are as follows:

The average salary for various job roles in multidisciplinary sector of Mechatronics Engineering is as follows:

• Manufacturing Industry (Salary=$89,790)
• Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction Industry (Salary=$103,380)
• Public Administration (Salary=$102,400)
• Information Industry (Salary=$90,790)
• Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry (Salary=$99,720)
• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry (Salary= $88,720)
• Construction Industry (Salary=$74,750)
• Retail Trade Industry (Salary=$75,920)
• Finance and Insurance (Salary=$79,140)
• Health Care & Social Assistance (Salary=$67,570)
• Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Industry (Salary=$71,080)
• Other Services except for Public Administration (Salary=$72,810)

Why Mechatronics Engineering at Chandigarh University?

Similar to the Mechatronics discipline that blends unique features of various engineering trades, Chandigarh University's (CU) Department of Mechatronics Engineering amalgamates effectual traits of the academic delivery system. One of the best Engineering colleges in North India, the University Institute of Engineering (at CU) imparts students with multidisciplinary expertise at par with global industry standards.

Furthermore, the varsity’s international tie-ups and industry patronage ensure a plethora of learning and professional opportunities. Apart from the industry-sponsored labs, the CU campus inculcates advanced learning centres, technology-enabled state-of-the-art infrastructure, international & national faculty. Other programmes such as Semester exchange, Foreign Internships, articulation programs, etc. broaden a pupil’s professional scope by leaps and bounds.

Chandigarh University, since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, has generated over 5,000 placement offers from 500+ Multinational Companies, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Deloitte, IBM, Flipkart, etc. The highest package offered to an Engineering student touched Rs 35 LPA. 

Note: The views expressed in this article are that of the Chandigarh University and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha