Mechatronics Systems Automation

Faculty in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology have years of direct experience working in industries from automotive and aerospace to government and medical.

In this co-major program, you'll be able to program and work with robots from nearby companies, like Yaskawa and Fanuc. You'll also learn to integrate automation technologies from global companies like Rockwell, Siemens, Keyence and Omron. Our faculty, as well as the Engineering Co-op and Internship Office, can connect you with local and national industries hiring for mechatronics co-ops and internships.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about mechatronics systems automation at UD.

About the Program

In the mechatronics systems automation co-majors, students will be able to:

• Design and implement integrated systems.
• Use software analysis tools and programming techniques.
• Select, configure and calibrate measurement instruments and sensors.
• Model, analyze and design systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and maintain systems.
• Produce professional documentation and technical communication.

Examples of courses offered in the co-major include:

• Electromechanical Design and CAD Laboratory
• Mechatronics
• Manufacturing Processes and Design
• Applied Robotics
• Autonomous Systems

Primary Major Options

• Electronic Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.M.E.)

Why a Co-Major?

Having a mechatronics systems automation specialization in addition to a primary engineering field provides depth and differentiation to your technical qualifications, providing a competitive advantage for post-graduate employment or graduate school.

Declaring the Co-Major

Students can apply to the mechatronics systems automation co-major on the admission application. Because co-majors must be paired with a primary major, students who apply to mechatronics systems automation will be placed in the Discover Engineering program as their primary major. Admitted students can change their primary major by contacting the Office of Recruitment and Admission, or enrolled students can meet with their advisor to declare either electronic engineering technology, mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology as their primary major.

Additional Information

With appropriate academic planning, you can complete a co-major within the standard eight semesters — even with the additional credits it requires. You and your holistic academic advisor can work together to plan your degree path. You also can use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out which college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) might apply to your undergraduate degree.

Please contact Sean Cahill if you have additional questions about this co-major.

Additional Engineering Management, Systems and Technology Programs

• Electronic Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Automotive Systems Design (Minor)
• Engineering Management (Minor)
• Human Factors (Minor)
• Industrial Automation and Applied Robotic Systems (Minor)
• Quality and Lean Six Sigma (Minor)
• Engineering Management (M.S.)
• Systems Engineering (M.S.)
• Systems Engineering and Management (D.E.)
• Foundations of Engineering Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Systems Engineering Management (Graduate Certificate)

Additional Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Programs

• Mechanical Engineering (B.M.E.)
• Mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Engineering (B.M.E.)
• Mechanical Engineering: Energy Systems-Mechanical (B.M.E.)
• Aerospace Engineering (Minor)
• Human Movement Biomechanics (Minor)
• Aerospace Engineering (M.S.)
• Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
• Renewable and Clean Energy Engineering (M.S.)
• Aerospace Engineering (D.E., Ph.D.)
• Mechanical Engineering (D.E., Ph.D.)

Discover Programs

• Discover Engineering (Undecided)
• Discover Engineering Technology (Undecided)

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.