Skill explained

Mechatronics technicians design, build, maintain and repair automated equipment and programme equipment control systems. Mechatronics is concerned with mechanics, electronics and computer technology. The computer technology element covers information technology applications, programmable machine control systems and technology which enables communication between machines, equipment and people.

Everyday Mechatronics appliances include shop tills (belt + cash register assemblies), automated bottle recycling machines, note and coin change machines and lifts in residential buildings. Industrial applications include industrial multi-product packing lines, labelling machines for tinned products, lifting and transport machinery (automatic trucks, cranes, loading machinery) and automatic assembly and measuring equipment in the electronics industry.

Required skills

Practical skills to use a variety of tools and equipment, communication, numeracy, critical thinking, mathematics, computer science and analytical skills

What the Competitors do at the Competition

Competitors will be judged on their knowledge and abilities related to:

Development of mechatronic systems

Industrial controllers

Software programming

Design Circuits

Analytical Techniques

Mechanical Design