About the job:
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems and manufacturing equipment.
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you may have to:
- Face limited job opportunities in markets like Lebanon
- Compete with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers for Jobs since you are not highly specialized
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you may get to:
- Use your Robotics & Automation skills to create innovative technology
- Practice your problem-solving skills in a creative way
- 40-50 hours per week
- 10-20% nights and weekends
You may work overtime in order to meet deadlines.
Are you the right fit?
- Math
- Physics
- IT
- General Sciences
- Originality
- Fluency of ideas
- Visualization
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Reasoning & Problem Solving
Will you make money?
Education stuff:
- You need a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering for this career. You can also start your career as a Mechatronics Engineer by getting a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. You must be able to use advanced computer programs and have a good understanding of related areas such as robotics.
Video Description
Not many people know what “Mechatronics” means. Besides being a cool word, it is a combination of electronics and mechanical engineering. Mechatronics is becoming more popular and universities are now offering special Mechatronics degree programs for hands-on, technology lovers.
A career in Mechatronics requires technical skills and can involve long-hours experimenting and creating prototypes for products such as vending machines, drones and even robots.
Biography
When Jad was 8 years old, he would disassemble his small toys and assemble them in different ways. His passion for hardware and robots led him to detach himself from the world around him and devote his time for research and experimentation. At 19 he started Innovo, one of the top hardware laboratories in the region, clients come with ideas and he transforms them into physical products. He is very proud of what he achieved so far, and he thinks that the best is yet to come.