This post will enlighten you on some of the
employment opportunities that await mechatronics engineers in Nigeria.
Before I proceed, you should know what mechatronics
engineering is about.
Mechatronics Engineering
As a quest to better our lives, the field of
engineering is ever advancing. So many intelligent systems once thought of are
now becoming a reality.
Mechatronics engineering happens to be an
engineering field that would keep that advancement going.
Mechatronics engineering is a broad discipline that
combines the principles of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,
electronics engineering, control engineering, telecommunication engineering in
the design and maintenance of smart systems.
Mechatronics engineering is a new course in Nigeria
introduced not so long ago. However, its practice has been felt a long time ago.
There are so many systems that can be regarded as
products of mechatronics engineering.
Systems like ATM, computers, fridge, manufacturing machines, and many more are products of mechatronics engineering.
This is because their designs require more than one
engineering principle.
Careers in Mechatronics Engineering in Nigeria
As a mechatronics engineer, you find yourself
pursuing a job as a;
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Software engineer
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Mechanical engineer
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Electrical engineer
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Electronics engineer
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Control system design/troubleshooting
engineer
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Instrumentation engineer
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Automation engineer
·
Computer engineer
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Data scientist
Where can a Mechatronics Engineer work in Nigeria?
Mechatronics engineering is a very broad field in
engineering. Since it is a combination of more than one engineering field,
their employment opportunities are vast as well.
Mechatronics engineer would likely gain employment
in the various industries that mechanical engineers, electrical electronics
engineers, computer engineers, control engineers, and telecommunication
engineers can work in Nigeria.
Mechatronics engineering will, therefore, be able to influence various facets of Nigeria where technology is required.
Such areas in Nigeria include;
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Telecommunication
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Biotechnology
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Agriculture
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Medicine
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Food
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Energy
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Machinery
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Electronics
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Energy
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Transportation
Mechatronics Engineers can Work in the following industries or firms in Nigeria;
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Oil and gas companies
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Engineering consulting firms
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Construction companies
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Chemical companies
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Manufacturing companies
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Energy companies
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Telecommunication companies
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Banks
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Food processing companies
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Aviation companies
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Tertiary institution
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Secondary schools
Duties of a Mechatronics Engineer in Nigeria
Mechatronics engineers in Nigeria should be able to
perform the following roles depending on the establishment they offer their services
to;
1. Install
equipment
2. Design
intelligent systems to perform certain tasks
3. Maintain
these systems
4. Work
on engineering projects with other team engineers
5. Design,
manage and control electromechanical systems
6. Test
new equipment
7. Interpret
blueprints or engineering drawings of systems or equipment
8. Inspect
failing equipment.
Prospects of Mechatronics Engineering in Nigeria
In Nigeria, there are numerous employment opportunities
available for mechatronics engineers. This implies that mechatronics engineers
are in high demand in Nigeria
How to Become a Mechatronics Engineer in Nigeria
To become a mechatronics engineer in Nigeria, you
can study mechatronics engineering in some of the few Nigerian universities
that offer the program.
Earning a degree in mechanical engineering or
electrical electronics engineering can also prepare you for a career in
mechatronics engineering.
O’level Requirements to Study Mechatronics Engineering
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Mathematics
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Physics
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English
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Chemistry
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Biology/ Agriculture and any other three
subjects
JAMB Requirements to Study Mechatronics Engineering in Nigeria
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Mathematics
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English
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Physics
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Chemistry
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