What is B.Tech in Mechatronics and its scope
Mechatronics is a blend of branches of engineering like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science. It focuses mainly on design and production of automated equipment.
It aids design, development, maintenance and management of high-technology engineering systems for automation of industrial operations.
Mechatronics is extensively used in design and manufacturing of mechanical and electronic items. In fact, several products we know as mechanical or electronic devices are actually, products of mechatronics. Washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves and robots are some examples.
Robotics is a classic example of the application of Mechatronics. The basic difference between robotics and mechatronics is in the way the systems get their inputs. In mechatronic systems, we provide the inputs; whereas robotic systems get their inputs by themselves. For better understanding, consider traffic lights. These are mechatronic systems because they work using the inputs we provide. However, if they are programmed to capture the density of traffic and change lights accordingly, they would become robotic systems!
Mechatronics can be applied to fields like nanotechnology, automation, aircraft engineering, oceanography, oil and gas, biomedical systems, transport and computer-aided design.
The study of Mechatronics covers subjects like Mathematics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Circuit System, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical Design and Power Engineering.
Some of the universities/institutes that offer M.Tech (Mechatronics) are listed below.
VIT University, Vellore: The eligibility criterion is Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Automobile Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering. Admission is based on performance in entrance test/ GATE. For details, log on to http://www.vit.ac.in
Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad: The eligibility criterion is BE/ B.Tech (ECE/ Mechanical/ EEE/ EIE/ Aeronautical Engineering) with at least 55 percent marks.
Admission is based on performance in entrance test. For details, log on to www.citdindia.org
Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Noida: The eligibility criteria are BE/ B.Tech/ AMIE in Mechanical/ ECE/ EEE and +2 with 60 percent marks. For details, log on to http://www.amity.edu
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur: The eligibility criterion is Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering. For details, log on to http://www.iiitdmj.ac.in
Job prospects
Professionals in Mechatronics can work in areas like design, R&D, manufacture, production, safety, and quality. Some roles they can assume are systems engineer, application engineer, product development engineer, quality and safety engineer, research and development engineer, project supervisor and managers.
Jobs can be found in fields like electronics, electrical, manufacturing, engineering, instrumentation, defence, mining, aerospace, automobile, robotics, tool design and aviation.
In short, candidates who are adept in electronics, software design and mechanics can compete for many technical roles in these fields. Research organisations and educational institutions are the other avenues.
Some attributes expected in Mechatronics engineers are: Technical drawing and computer programming skills
Numeric skills (as Mathematics is an important tool)
Good communication, problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to work in teams
I am now pursuing my B.Tech third year. I want to do MS in US. Are GRE and TOEFL scores necessary for admission?
Umaraj
Admission of students into universities in USA is based on factors like:
Academic record, right from schooling
Marks obtained in the basic degree
Scores obtained in GRE and TOEFL
Letters of recommendation from professors
If you want to pursue Master's programme in a good university in USA, securing a good score in GRE and TOEFL is imperative. Taking these tests is one of the ‘must’ criteria candidates must meet for getting admission into any of the US universities. The cut off score in GRE for the master's programmes varies from university to university and may differ from year to year.
For a better idea on cut off scores, you may write to the universities, analyse the cut off scores of the specific university in previous years or seek the help of foreign education consultancies.
T. Muralidharan,
TMI e2E Academy
(Queries for this column can be sent tocollegian@thehindu.co.in)
Mechatronics is extensively used in design and manufacturing of mechanical and electronic items. Washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves and robots are some examples. Mechatronics can be applied to fields like nanotechnology, automation, aircraft engineering, oceanography, oil and gas, biomedical systems, transport and computer-aided design.
The study of Mechatronics covers subjects like Mathematics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Circuit System, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical Design and Power Engineering.
- B.Tech Mechatronics programme provides engineers with multi-disciplinary skills. The programme is made after clubbing mechanical, electronics, computer and systems design engineering streams.
- Mechatronics programme strengthens the students with the skills that allow them to design, construct and run factory production lines and automated processes.
- Students studying this course are well equipped with the skills that they can use in computers, micro-controllers, programmable logical controllers, programming, industrial sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives, design of mechanical structure and mechanism and manufacturing process.
- Talking about its application areas, they range from power systems to transportation to optical telecommunications to biomedical engineering. Industrial robot is the most appropriate example of mechatronics system as it has electronics, mechanics, and computing to perform its daily routine.
- The main objective of the mechatronics engineer is to club the principles of mechanics, electronics and computing in a simpler form in order to generate a source which can make the human work easier. Students who have cleared their 12th class exam with Physics, Chemistry, Maths subjects are eligible for this course.
- Mechanical Engineering and materials science Electronic engineering Computer engineering Computer science Systems and control engineering Optomechanics
- Robotics Further career:
- Students who have completed their B.Tech degree in Mechatronics can either opt for job or they can go for further studies.
- Students can enroll themselves for ME or M.Tech degree in Mechatronics.
- Designations:
- A B.Tech in Mechatronics can get either of these designations-
- Robotics Technicians
- Robotics Test Engineers
- Robotics Systems Engineer
- Robotics specialists
- Analysts
- Researchers
- Top recruiting industries:
- Robotics Aerospace Defence Automative and Manufacturing
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