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Last 12 months
Job Growth
Increase/decrease of jobs
30.3%
Last 12 months to the year before
Average Salary
For graduate mechatronics engineer
70k
What's it like to be a Mechatronics Engineer?
Mechatronics Engineers develop smart machines that can process information and make decisions. Mechatronics Engineers are involved in designing, testing and manufacturing machines and systems using combination of electrical and mechanical systems, robotics, computer science, and product engineering.
Tasks and duties you could be responsible for as a graduate mechatronics engineer:
- Developing solutions to problems with mechanical and electronic processes.
- Designing, building and implementing equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability.
- Developing project specifications with colleagues, often with those from other engineering disciplines.
- Recommending modifications following prototype test results.
- Conducting modelling, simulation and analysis of engineering systems.
- Developing electronic, mechanical or computer processes for tasks that may be dangerous for humans.
How much do mechatronics engineering graduates earn?
Graduate Mechatronics Engineer on average start around $70,000 per year. The location that you end up working can also have an impact which you can see below:
- ALL
- QLD
- SA
- WA
- TAS
- NT
- VIC
- NSW
- ACT
Most common salary for Engineering Mechatronics is in
- count
Do I need to do a mechatronics engineering internship?
Beyond relevant work experience, many large employers who have mechatronics engineer graduate programs will offer grads who have completed these programs first preference on graduate roles. The main reason is that by doing an internship, employers get to see what you are capable of first hand and can be confident that you understand the company and are going to be a good fit.
What kind of mechatronics engineering jobs are there?
Our friends at SEEK have analysed the most popular job’s and their details such as salary, location etc and compiled the most popular mechatronics engineering jobs. Whilst you are still trying to secure your first mechatronics engineering role, understanding where you want your to career to go can also help as a talking point in your interview.
Design Engineer
Design and test a range of consumer goods and products
Electrical Engineer
Develop and design electrical systems by applying the physics and mathematics of electricity.
Forensic Engineer
Responsible for determining how accidents occurred or how a particular device failed
When do employers hire mechatronics engineering graduates?
Take a look below to see when employers are busiest hiring mechatronics engineering students and when you need to be ready to apply:
What mechatronics engineering graduate jobs are there?
We have many employers signed up to GradConenction who hire mechatronics engineering graduates. Check out a few below to get you started
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Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- New Zealand
- Perth
- Regional New South Wales
- Regional Northern Territory
- Regional Queensland
- Regional South Australia
- Regional Tasmania
- Regional Victoria
- Regional Western Australia
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Business and Commerce
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Planning and Surveying
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Graduate Jobs
Melbourne
You will learn about Automation, MES and Manufacturing Data Systems and utilise technical, problem solving and management skills to provide continuous site improvements and compliant products.
Graduate Jobs
Melbourne
As a graduate in the Engineering stream, you will be placed into roles within a variety of engineering departments such as capital projects, automation, maintenance, production and utilities.
Graduate Jobs
Melbourne
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
As a graduate in the Manufacturing stream, you will be involved in assuring the continuous and safe manufacturing of products. You will gain experience in day-to-day plant operations.
Graduate Jobs
Melbourne
As a graduate in the Manufacturing stream, you will be involved in assuring the continuous and safe manufacturing of products. You will gain experience in day-to-day plant operations.