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Mechatronics engineering at Monash University - Australia

    Faculty of Engineering
    Building 72, Clayton campus
    Monash University,VIC 3800
    AUSTRALIA
    Phone: +61 3 9905 3404
    Fax: +61 3 9905 3409
    Email: engineering.enquiries@monash.edu

What do mechatronics engineers do?
Mechatronics engineers design new products or improve existing devices by adding mechatronic elements. They also design, construct and run factory production lines and processes.

Mechatronics engineers are responsible for devices such as:

    Antiskid braking systems
    Clothes dryers that adjust their operation based on the dampness of the clothes
    Washing machines that can sense the amount of dirt in the washing load and vary water and electricity to suit
    Chemical sensors in microwave ovens that can monitor the smell of food to ensure it is cooked perfectly.

Careers in mechatronics engineering
You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, build and operate the intelligent products and systems of today and tomorrow.
The applications for mechatronics engineering are virtually unlimited and the need for professionals in this progressive field is increasing. You will be in high demand.
There are many research opportunities for mechatronics engineers in nanotechnology, robotics, by-wire technologies for motor vehicles, bioengineering and many other developing fields.

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