Bachelor of Engineering Automation & Robotics
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Program Overview
Why take this course?
Automation & Robotics is combination of the two most utilised technologies in todays manufacturing environments. Exploring the control of production equipment and the operation of cutting edge robotics. Engineers with these skills are now in high demand in the manufacturing sector, with many large companies struggling to fill all of their required positions due to a shortage of skilled graduates.
If you are a motivated person with a creative mind, and are interested in engineering and how things work, then Robotics & Automation could be for you. TUS Midlands, with its recently constructed €35 million engineering building, is ideally placed to take you to the next level.
What will I experience?
On this course you will:
- Explore the relationships between Mechanical, Electronic and Software engineering as applied to modern ‘smart’ machines and robotics as commonly used in the manufacturing industry.
- Work in bright, modern laboratories with the very latest in robotic and automation technology and software.
- Get hands on experience programming and troubleshooting robots and automation systems.
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- Undertake a 13 week work placement in a robotics or automation aligned company.
What opportunities might it lead to?
Your specialised knowledge of Automation & Robotics can lead to direct employment in the manufacturing industry or further advancement of your education to an honours degree at TUS or other institutions.
Graduates have found employment in the manufacturing sector generally, across a broad range of industries, such as the medical device, electronics, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. Typical jobs include process/ machine maintenance, process development, fault-finding, as well as working in multi-disciplinary teams in a modern manufacturing environment.
Additional Information
Accreditation:
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering in Automation & Robotics, you are eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the registered professional title of Associate Engineer.
Program Outline
Course Structure
Year 1
Communications for Manufacturing, Mathematics, Engineering Science, Mechanics, Engineering Materials, Engineering Workshop and Graphics, Electronics Technology, Processing of Engineering Materials.
Year 2
Mathematics, Sensor Systems, Mechanics, Computer Aided Design, Electronics Technology, Control and Power Technology, Introduction to Robotics, Automation Practice, Engineering Economics.
Year 3
Statistics and Lean Sigma, Mathematics, Robotics Programming and Vision, Control and Mechatronic Systems, Computer Networks, Industrial Placement, Project Evaluation and Management, Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management.
Careers & Opportunities
Career Prospects
Your specialised knowledge of Automation & Robotics can lead to direct employment in the manufacturing industry or further advancement of your education to an honours degree at TUS or other institutions.
Graduates have found employment in the manufacturing sector generally, across a broad range of industries, such as the medical device, electronics, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. Typical jobs include process/machine maintenance, process development, fault-finding, robot programmer, automation integrator as well as working in multi-disciplinary teams in a modern manufacturing environment.
One year of further study at TUS can lead to an honours degree in Automation & Robotics, which will allow employment as a graduate Engineer.
Work Placement
Work placement is undertaken in semester two of third year for a thirteen week period. Students are encouraged, where possible, to seek their own position in a suitable automation/robotics focused company. To support you in this we have strong industrial partnerships with leading manufacturing companies nationally. This period of your study allows you to put into practice and hone your engineering skill set in a supportive industrial environment.
Further Study
One year of further study at TUS can lead to an honours degree in Automation & Robotics, which will allow employment as a graduate engineer.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)