What is the future of mechatronics engineering in Kenya

Automation and robotics are the future. Mechatronic Engineering is one of several professions that have arisen as a result of the invention of numerous technologies in the modern world. Let us define it so we can determine why I even mentioned automation and robotics because as far as I am aware, not many people are familiar with Mechatronic Engineering.

Mechatronic Engineering is a specialized area of engineering that combines mechanical, electrical, computer, and robotics engineering to link many production and design process stages into a unified and efficient system. Mechatronics engineers carry out a wide range of tasks depending on the business and sector they work in. They go by any of the following titles: Control System Engineer, Automotive engineer,  Project Engineer,  Software Engineer , Systems Engineer, Data Logging Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer,  Systems Engineer, Service Engineer. From that you can tell the future of Mechatronics is bright. So many positions to be held.

Marketability Of Mechatronic Engineering

Mechatronics engineering will continue to be in demand as the fourth industrial revolution progresses and more organizations adopt advanced technology, intelligent systems, and robotics. It is undoubtedly  a good career choice for those who are technically minded.

Now that we know it is in demand, the question would be is it marketable here in Kenya? The answer is yes. If you are well skilled and an expert in this field you will attract a well paying employment opportunity with many additional benefits. Besides employment, with the increased developments in technology, the requirement for mechatronic engineering in the current world has greatly increased. You will easily get investors and sponsors for your innovations and inventions.

Best schools to learn Mechatronics

Gaining skills and being an expert in this field, goes hand in hand with proper training. Are our training institutions in Kenya well equipped to train this course in terms of resources and personnel?

Let us find out together by going over the schools that offer this course. The two main universities offering this course are Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology. As the names suggest , and from our knowledge these are schools that are everything technology.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology.

Every student must do internal attachments at the J.K.U.A.T Labs and Workshops. This ensures that they gain the relevant skills, experience and exposure. They also do industrial attachments at recognized businesses that have systems that relate to the curriculum at the conclusion of their third and fourth years.

The undergraduate experience is broad-based and comprises general education courses in mathematics, sciences, and basic design in the first two years that are shared by engineering program curriculum.  This would be a good place to go if you want to take this career path.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Students in the Mechatronics department are given the proper learning environment and methods centered on “learning by doing” to develop their critical thinking, originality, and practical problem-solving abilities.

The goal of the Mechatronics program here is to give students a firm foundation and an understanding of the fundamental ideas in mechanics, electronics, control theory, software engineering, and other related fields. From the information above we can agree that it is well equipped to train and give out qualified Mechatronic Engineers.

If you are interested in taking a career in mechatronics Engineering, go right ahead.You’ll gain a broad perspective, flexibility, and adaptability as a result, all of which are essential for career success.  The future is bright as far as product technology is changing.