Mechatronics Meng in University of Limerick, Ireland

Mechatronics Meng in University of Limerick

The M.Eng in Mechatronics is a one year, full-time programme and the mode of operation is based on the modular system.  It consist of a taught component extending over two semesters, with a Mechatronics project taken over a third semester.

Aims

• To provide a competence in automated hardware and software systems and the ability to apply them to specific cases in a manufacturing setting.
• To provide a knowledge of trends and current approaches in manufacturing such e.g. Industry 4.0 and how these provide a competitive advantage in a global manufacturing context.
• To provide an insight to how automated manufacturing systems function in a global economy and to develop some management skills in this area.

The programme will equip graduates for careers manufacturing and automated manufacturing systems.

Typical careers include:

• Automation Engineer,
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Manufacturing systems group leaders, junior project managers, manufacturing line managers
• Research and Development Engineers
• Doctorate Postgraduate Studies