Mechatronics is a very exciting field involving the design of 'intelligent' machines using electronic and computer control systems.

Mechatronic applications range from household appliances, such as washing machines, fax machines and DVD players and recorders, to industrial equipment such as mining machinery, automated manufacturing machinery and robots. They also include aircraft, motor vehicles, cameras and power generators.

As a Mechatronic Engineer you will be involved in the application of new technology, combining mechanical, electronics and computer knowledge. You might work in a laboratory, processing plant or in an engineering office.

You could specialise in designing high technology engineering systems for the automation of production lines or in the development of automated solutions for moving components and finished goods. You could even work on the production of smart consumer goods or even develop new processes in underwater exploration, mining or forestry, where employing human labour may be dangerous.