Need all the seniors and people with any knowledge about the branch to step in for this one please help me🙏🏻.Down 4 years, is this btech degree in mechatronics worth it?? Is it very hectic or hard to manage 3 different subs(electrical mechanical and cs) compared to other branches like core mechanical, maybe cse or ai and robotics, or are the levels way higher? Also, during my research, I found out that pursuing this degree, u basically become " a jack of all trades and a master of none," and idk how I feel about this. Does india have a job market for this type of degree and personally speaking I dont really wanna go for the mechanical or electrical side of this degree I wanna land an IT realated job so does a market like that even exist for this degree? Also what kind of median placements and most importantly what kind of jobs/work can u expect after finishing this I don't really plan on a masters yet might change my mind after working a few years, for now I just want to be really clear of what I'm getting myself into. Also, on every student asking for BRANCH UPGRADES, let me ask this on behalf of everyone. Before sem3, is it realistic to think ab achieving them say i push myself will i b able to get into maybe eee or ece? Also, im pretty sure this sounds dumb but maybe Cse? Please guide me as I'm lowk clueless rn. Thank you

[Atlanta, GA or Durham, NC, I'm open to relocate]

I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, but I want to transition into mechatronics, automation, robotics, or industrial automation careers. Most of my background is in programming/web development, so I don’t have hands-on industrial experience yet.

My current plan is to go back to technical school/community college for mechatronics courses or certificates so I can get my foot in the door and gain practical skills like PLCs, sensors, motors, robotics, CNC, electrical troubleshooting, etc.

I’m trying to figure out the smartest path forward and would appreciate advice from people already in these industries:

• How can I leverage my CS degree when applying to mechatronics/automation/robotics positions?
• Which roles should I realistically target first with my background?
• Would employers value the software/programming side from my CS degree in industrial automation?
• Is going back to technical school for mechatronics a good move, or is there a better path?
• If school is NOT recommended, what would you recommend instead?
• What skills/certifications are most important to become employable quickly?
• What entry-level jobs would help me grow into robotics/automation engineering later?
• Has anyone here successfully transitioned from software/CS into industrial automation or robotics?

I’m willing to start from the bottom if needed, but I also want to make sure I’m using my CS degree in the smartest way possible instead of completely starting over.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Hey everyone. I’m looking for honest advice from people who’ve been in a similar position or work in engineering hiring.

I graduated with a BEng in Mechatronics and Industrial Instrumentation from a university in Africa.

Here’s the reality of my situation:

• GPA: 2.85/5.0 (roughly 2.3/4.0)

• No formal work experience yet

• Been applying for jobs for 8+ months with almost no responses

• Most MSc programs reject me automatically because of GPA cutoffs

What makes this frustrating is that I genuinely don’t think my GPA reflects my actual engineering ability.

I struggle badly with traditional written exams, but I’m very strong when it comes to practical engineering and building systems.

Some things I have done:

• Designed and built working mechatronics/instrumentation projects from scratch

• Won “Best Final Year Project” at my university

• Comfortable with Arduino, PLCs, sensors, motor control, embedded systems, and basic PCB design

• I learn quickly when I can work hands-on

I’m the kind of person who can spend days troubleshooting a system until it works. Give me hardware, tools, sensors, wiring, debugging, prototyping that’s where I perform best.

Right now I feel stuck in a bad loop:

• Jobs want experience

• MSc programs want a higher GPA

• My GPA blocks opportunities before I can even explain myself

I’m trying to figure out the smartest path forward from here.

I’m open to anything at this point technician roles, field engineering, certifications, research assistant positions, portfolio projects, freelancing, startups, further study pathways, anything.

If anyone has recovered from a weak GPA in engineering, especially in hardware/mechatronics/automation, I’d really appreciate hearing what actually worked.

Any advice would genuinely mean a lot.

So for a little bit of background I am a senior majoring in Mechatronics. I have 2 internships under my belt, one culinary, and one financial. Neither of which are particularly useful for trying to apply for engineering jobs. So I made a great attempt this year to find an engineering job for this summer, and well, it's summer and I still don't have one.

So rather than focus on getting an internship this late I figure I can try to boost my resume with independent work. Currently the only programming language I know is NI's Labview, and I believe my school will have me learn some form of programming for my PLC class, but I'm not sure what that will be.

Currently Im trying to decide between learning Python, as I hear it's one of the most versatile and widely used coding languages, or C, as I hear it's the best language for motor control, which is the core focus of mechatronics.

I actually did have a class in C last semester but it was terrible and nobody learned anything.

TLDR: should I learn Python, C, or some other language?

Hey everybody, 23M software engineer with a full time job, and i wanna build robots and drones one day but I don't know where to start, I started programming actively when I was 17 so I already got good software skills, just need to master the electronics, so can anyone who is smarter than me build me a roadmap to start at please 🥺

Hey guys, hope things are alright with you all. Here is my situation:

I am graduating this semester in Computer Science UCSD after 7 years of undergrad, thank God. I'd been derailed academically and career-wise after a health issue I endured from 2022-2024 and experiencing other things like changing majors, transferring schools, activism, and just being in a bad place for a bit. Since then, I've grown and interests have changed - my drive behind career and completing this degree differ now at 24 years old compared to when I was 19, and the environment has changed a lot in light of AI, job saturation, etc. since 2022. I don't just want to code for TikTok for money, mission and impact matter to me, and I want to get better at a skill in the same way one wishes to perfect his craft.

After working a bit now in a hospital and examining interests and current circumstances, I think I'd like to move into robotics for medical devices. My GPA took a major hit in undergrad, so it's not as easy as getting another degree to pivot into hardware etc. I believe the smart move is to use my degree and work on projects to position myself in spaces adjacent to what I'm looking for - embedded systems for example - rather than spending thousands more on a DYI postbacc to get into school again. Then, after some years in the industry, I can go back to school with greater clarity on what I wish to study and with a resume that includes my work history, not just academic history, so I'm not just evaluated as a regular student.

What types of roles should I seek to apply for if my goal is to work in biomedical devices/robotics let’s say or med tech at places such as Intuitive Surgical? What's mobility like internally - if you start as a software engineer can you take on more and more hardware/EE tasks to work up to being a systems engineer without that masters degree (for now)? And most importantly, could you recommend me where to begin in terms of projects for robotics? Any online courses/tutorials? Materials that will help me work on my own? Things I should look to build in the future? I want to develop this skill but don't know where to start, or what to do if I get stuck.

Thank you for your time looking at my case. I wish you well.

Hey everyone,

I’m an engineering student currently building a small electric boat/water robot and need some guidance regarding propulsion motor selection.

Requirements:

* total load around 250kg

* needs high thrust at low speed

* 24V system

* outdoor water operation

* runtime target around 2–3 hours

Budget for the propulsion system is under ₹20k.

Currently confused between:

* trolling motors

* underwater thrusters

* hub motors

* low KV BLDC setups

Would really appreciate practical suggestions from people experienced in marine robotics or electric boats.

Hello everybody, I am done with my competitive exams and all the school level exams and am planning to pursue mechatronics.

I have no understanding of anything, i dont know how to code and don't know pretty much anything.

I have 2-3 months left before year 1 starts.

What are the things I should learn and do before my college starts??

I was planning to learn the basics of python --> to what level should I learn python? This AI thing confuses me a lot

I was planning to sharpen some of my math skills ---> Please tell what chapters/topics and to what level? Please share some resources / YT videos which would help me.

Also please tell if any other subject required

I was also planning to learn a bit about arduinos and microcontrollers

Please note that I have no prerequisites in this field and will love to start it from scratch.

I was also planning to make 1-2 fun projects during my learning journey.

Please help me form a plan or give me a rough list of things you would have done before starting.

Thank you. : )

I want to start building stuff and getting the hang of both coding and mechanical engineering / electrical engineering skills.. I want to start learning little stuff now, that will help me later on with my main goal of becoming an aerospace engineer. I don’t know where to start though, I don’t know what to build, how to start getting familiar with mechanical parts, with coding, etc. I’m 16 and homeschooled. I want have projects to work on hands on, I really do think it will help me with getting to understand how everything works, seeing it in my hands instead of in a YouTube lesson. Do you guys have any ideas or suggestions?

I just finished my 1st year of BTech in Mechatronics and I’m home in Delhi for around 8 weeks for summer vacation. I’m getting really bored at home and don’t want to waste the whole break. Can you tell what skills, projects, courses, internships, etc. would you guys recommend for someone at my stage? Online or offline both works

Right now I know basic C programming, AutoCAD/Fusion 360 basics and I also completed a beginner drone technology course.

Would appreciate any advice or roadmap :)

So I'm 19M, 2nd year into my bachelor's and I still have no idea where to start with personal projects or where to start with anything practical, I keep seeing projects online and it all looks so cool but I can't tell heads from tails of it all, where do I even start? With all of it? Can anyone recommend me stuff to learn or types of projects to work on? I keep hearing yea work on arduino and stuff but what part of arduino exactly? It's very much confusing

I am a 19-year-old mechatronics engineering student. I know which fields I dislike, but whenever I direct my focus toward different branches such as electronics, industrial automation, software, cybersecurity, or robotics, they all genuinely capture my interest. I continuously fluctuate between them. I struggle to remain fixed in a single domain to achieve specialization. Is there a solution to this? How can I anchor myself to one specific field while deriving satisfaction from each of these diverse branches?

Hi I'm Kent, incoming first year BET major in mechatronics engineering, I haven't owned a laptop before and have little knowledge about it, i did my research though and this is the most affordable yet good value unit I could find in my area. Is this ok for engineering?

Is BET even worth it? I fell short and couldn't get into Bs mechatronics engineering

Hey guys, I'm doing a survey to ascertain the dominance of different control engineering paradigms in the industry, to ascertain whether there has been a noticeable shift from classical controls to more modern algorithms, or whether modern algorithms, while looking good on paper, are stuck on research papers for the most part.
I would love everyone's inputs, from student to seasoned researcher.
Your still welcome to contribute if you don't work directly in controls, or if your work is controls-adjacent, like SWE or mechanical design.

I’m someone who already had an interest in mechanical aerospace and robotics

Not someone influenced in by someone or someone who just needs a degree but
Now my college is leaving me no time to do the stuff i want to , or to Learn it I’m giving in my 110% to cooperate with my college (8cgpa + student) but it my takes 16 hours of my day dedicated towards college not studying but doing least necessary tasks and this effects my cgpa ,my health and my passion

Tasks are like compulsory attendance where no one teaches something, seminars , assignments and files that are just needed to be copied although I’m the one taking experiments seriously and everyone relies on me for that purpose
Now it’s all accumulating on me as health problems also
Literally had an less than hour worth of contact with my family (I’m living with them)

This is a rant
And want to know a solution
+ only solution I have come up with is leave the dream

Cuáles son los mejores libros de Mecatrónica, Robótica y Electrónica.

Y de proyectos para hacer también, y dónde puedo conseguir los libros, si son gratis mejor o los tienen me los pueden pasar