COURSE DESCRIPTION

Electronic Systems of Mechatronics (ESM) is a field of study that covers the latest topics in mechatronics, with a strong emphasis on electronics, embedded systems software development, sensors, and microsystems. ESM graduates are sought-after specialists in the current job market, where versatility, interdisciplinarity, and unconventional thinking are highly valued.

The Electronic Systems of Mechatronics program was developed based on the faculty's teaching experience in mechatronics and feedback from graduates of a related field, Mechatronic Microsystems Engineering. The synergy of these two perspectives resulted in the ESM program, which addresses the current realities of the job market.

Electronics in mechatronic systems encompasses topics ranging from sensor technology and digital data analysis to control and actuation. Many of the devices surrounding us every day are mechatronic systems, ranging in size from the macro-, micro- and nanoscale: for example, an automated diagnostic station, an artificial Earth satellite, a modern car, a washing machine, as well as an analytical biochip.

The subjects included in the ESM program encompass four thematic blocks: electronics, programming and digital technology, mechatronics, as well as microsystems and optoelectronics. Lectures and laboratories are led by specialists in the fields and allow students to acquire or systematize knowledge in electronics, optoelectronics, programming, and digital and measurement technology, with a particular emphasis on advanced mechatronic techniques used in industry, including 3D printing, numerical modeling, and the construction of electromechanical microsystems. The ESM program is unique by a large number of practical classes, which allow students to acquire skills in team collaboration, coordination, and work organization, as well as in independently identifying and solving of existing or anticipated technical problems.

The ESM program is ideal for graduates of first-cycle programs in mechatronics, electronics, or automation who, as part of their further specialization, would like to acquire knowledge and skills in the design, construction, and implementation of electronic systems used in modern mechatronics, including microsystems.

ESM graduates are prepared to work in manufacturing companies with a wide range of industries (including automotive, aerospace, medical and diagnostic equipment, and household appliances), and also have the potential to develop their own businesses. At the same time, acquiring knowledge and skills in modern teaching and research laboratories under the supervision of professional staff allows them to continue their education in third-cycle high education programs and conduct research in the R&D departments of industrial enterprises.

Specializations:

Students have the opportunity to specialize in a specific subject area by selecting appropriate courses from elective blocks.

Employment prospects:

- Designer, contractor, and tester of mechatronic, electronic, and microsystems using the modern design and diagnostic tools;

Specialized service technician of modern devices based on mechanical, electronic, and IT systems;

Integrator of mechanical, electronic, and IT systems for applications such as the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, automotive, embedded systems, and intelligent infrastructure solutions;

Coordinator or leader of design and production teams of modern mechatronic systems and microsystems.