Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Mechatronics Technician.

Job Title - Mechatronics Technician

Description

A Mechatronics technician builds engineering systems for the automation industry. Mechatronics is concerned with mechanics, electronics and computer technology. The computer technology element covers information technology applications, programmable machine control systems and technology which enable communication between machines, equipment and people.

Typical Job Activities

Plans and develops new projects
Communicates with marketing teams to determine demand for products
Brainstorms new ideas
Draws up plans and designs
Creates models
Works within budgets
Works together with mechatronic technicians to build a prototype
Tests and troubleshoots and makes adjustment

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Related Occupations

Automation Engineer
Control System Engineer
Data Logging Engineer
Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Educational Requirements

National Senior Certificate meeting degree/diploma requirements for a degree/diploma course
Other institutions offer courses in mechatronics

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Recommended subjects: Information Technology, Mechanical Technology and Electronic Technology

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be creative
Have a passion for design
Be confident
Be curious
Be clever
Be extremely good at mathematics
Have a passion for science
Have good communication skills

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Employment Opportunities

High

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

High

Self-Employment Opportunities

High

International Employment Opportunities

High

Possible Employers

Government departments
Manufacturing industries
Municipalities
Universities and universities of technology
Private engineering consultants
Self-employment, with enough experience and initiative, can work as a consultant or start own manufacturing or engineering company

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Relevant Contact Details

Institute for Industrial Technology
http://www.iit.edu.ng/news/One-Year-Mechatronics-Course/1

Working Conditions

May work in a laboratory, processing plant or engineering office
Working long hours to finish a project
Continuing studies throughout your career to keep up with the latest technological advances in your field

Career Progress and Path

Can go on to complete various more specific qualifications, including certificates in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Installations, Wiring Regulations and In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Can also complete a short training scheme which allows electricians to certify all their own electrical work With training and experience can be promoted to a supervisory or management position or to become a self-employed electrician

Highly experienced electricians may also be able to progress to an engineering technician, a skilled worker who solves technical problems in engineering or construction companies

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related fields
General business management
Consultant
Own business

Employment Stability

Very stable   

Reasons to consider this career

A job in government
A job in private company
To start my own business
A stable job
To become a manager
To work with my hands
To design things
To work with technology
To learn new things
To work locally
To focus on a specific field
To apply my special skills
To make money
To face intellectual problems
To work on my own
To work fixed hours