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Mechatronics TechnologyWhat is Mechatronics?Mechatronics is a NEW and exciting interdisciplinary field dealing with the integration of mechanical and electronic components coordinated by a control system. Mechatronics is centred on the disciplines of mechanics, electronics, controls and computers which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile commercial and industrial products. The combination of words "mechatronics" was first coined by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a senior engineer of the Japanese company Yaskawa, in 1969. Industrial applications are becoming increasingly multidisciplinary requiring engineers and technicians to develop skills in a variety of disciplines including mechanics, electronics, computer science, and automation. Many existing jobs categories currently or will soon require Mechatronics skills and problem solving abilities. Mechatronics courses combine various disciplines to teach students a holistic approach to developing solutions for engineering applications. There is a high demand for bilingual engineers and technicians with Mechatronics knowledge and experience in companies in the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding regions including Laredo, Houston, and San Antonio, and in industrial “Maquiladoras” on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. How did the Mechatronics program formed? On February 26, of 2006 a meeting took place with the intent to create a blended-Hybrid program taking the necessary and stronger courses form each of the Automation, Electronics, and Instrumentation curricula to provide industry with a more capable and more diversily qualified technician. With the encouragement of Mr. Pat Hobbs, Vice President for Student Learning at Texas, Al Guillen, Division Director for the Industrial Manufacturing Technologies and Industry representatives a proposed Mechatronics Curriculum was proposed and approved. What are potential career opportunities for Mechatronics graduates? Mechatronics does not map to any particular trade or job category; rather, it refers to a host of integrated skills that can be applied in a variety of job contexts. Skills found under the Mechatronics Technology umbrella includes “practical” knowledge in the integration of electrical systems, fluid power, electronics, computer controls, PLCs, instrumentation, robotics and information technology. JOB OUTLOOK: There are no Texas labor marker data specific to Mechatronics; however TSTC has identified 25 professions that do or will soon require Mechatronic skills sets. Many existing jobs categories currently or will soon require Mechatronics skills and problem solving ability among workers who currently design, implement, manufacture, service, and repair a wide array of equipment. Mechatronics technicians are involved in robotics, automated manufacturing and packaging, automobiles, airplanes, gas pumps, vending, gaming, ATM machines, heating and cooling systems, renewable energy systems. Places to work for Mechatronics graduates:
Mechatronic Opportunities: $100,000.00 scholarships available to qualified students (* pending NSF renewal) One semester paid Internships for students in Austin at Sematech Advanced technology Development Facility. Working as an Intern in a variety of Mechatronics related positions. Contact Mechatronic instructors: Instructor: Arnie Garcia e-mail: arnie.garcia@harlingen.tstc.edu ph:364-4736 Instructor: Diego Villarreal e-mail: diego.villarreal@harlingen.tstc.edu Ph: 364-4736 |
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