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Mechatroniscs Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Mechatronic Engineer
Mechatronic Engineers design and maintain machinery with
electronic and computer control systems, such as aircrafts,
robots, motor vehicles, cameras, power generators and mining
and chemical plant machinery. Workplaces range from
laboratories and processing plants to engineering design offices.
Mechatronic Engineers may perform the following tasks:
• design, develop, maintain and manage high-technology
engineering systems for the automation of industrial
tasks
• apply mechatronic or automated solutions for the
transfer of materials, components or finished goods
• apply advanced electronic control systems, which are
usually computer-driven
• design and assist with the manufacture of consumer
products such as cameras and video recorders
• apply electronic and mechanical processes and
computers to tasks where the use of human labour
may be dangerous (underwater exploration, mining or
forestry, for example)
• carry out studies into the feasibility, cost implications
and performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment
 Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineers plan, design and oversee the
development, installation, operation and maintenance of
machinery. They conduct research to solve practical engineering
problems and improve efficiency. A manufacturing systems
engineer designs and improves systems and equipment that
complete tasks accurately and change raw materials into
products with minimal wastage of time, materials and energy.
Mechanical Engineers may perform the following tasks:
• design new machines, equipment or systems, taking into
account cost, availability of materials, and strength and
maintenance requirements
• consider the appearance of the designs as well as the
impact on users and on the environment
• carry out research on the use of different types of fuel
and energy, materials handling, heating and cooling
processes, the storage and pumping of liquids and gases,
and environmental controls
• use computer-aided design (CAD) to assist with design
and drawing
• design and construct resource development projects
such as offshore platforms, onshore gas plants and iron
or mining facilities
• supervise the operation of manufacturing process plants
such as vehicle and electrical appliance production
plants, coal handling installations, power stations, and
sewerage and water supply pumping stations
• specify, select and install factory machinery and
production systems and manage machinery maintenance
• set up work control systems (such as the testing of
equipment) to ensure that performance, quality, cost and
safety requirements are met
• act as consultants, researching possible changes or
improvements and estimating costs of products for
clients
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in line with your area of study and desired
learning outcomes.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers design, develop and supervise the
manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of
electrical systems. They work on systems for the generation,
distribution, utilization and control of electric power.
They also work on electronic systems used for computing,
communications and other industrial applications. Electrical
engineers may specialize as electrical maintenance engineers,
electrical power engineers, electrical design engineers,
communications engineers or computer engineers. Electrical
engineers work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical
engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the
business, building and construction industries.
Electrical Engineers may perform the following tasks:
• plan and design power stations and equipment for
generators
• supervise construction plans and specifications and
draw up contracts
• supervise operating and maintenance staff
• design and produce drawings of electrical systems using
computer-aided design (CAD)
• decide on the type and arrangement of circuits,
transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and
equipment, based on calculations
• make or improve products such as electric motors, parts,
equipment and appliances
• prepare and interpret specifications, drawings and
regulations for the use of electric power equipment
• determine delivery and installation schedules for
machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
• organise and manage staff and materials in the making
of electrical parts, machines, appliances and equipment
• ensure completed works meet specifications and safety
standards
• design and install control and signalling devices for
road, rail and air traffic
• design telecommunications equipment and networks
• contribute to and adhere to safety requirements