Automation and Robotics - BEng draft
Program Overview
The Automation & Robotics engineering program at TUS Midlands equips students with expertise in controlling production machinery and operating robotics, preparing them for high-demand roles in the manufacturing industry. Graduates are eligible for the title of Associate Engineer and can pursue further education or directly enter the workforce in sectors such as medical devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. With a focus on industry-relevant skills and a modern engineering facility, this program provides a solid foundation for a successful career in automation and robotics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Automation & Robotics is a combination of the two most utilized technologies in today's manufacturing environments. The program explores the control of production equipment and the operation of cutting-edge robotics. Engineers with these skills are in high demand in the manufacturing sector, with many large companies struggling to fill their required positions due to a shortage of skilled graduates. TUS Midlands, with its recently constructed €35 million engineering building, is ideally placed to take you to the next level. 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.
Outline:
Year 1
- Communications for Manufacturing
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Mechanics
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Workshop and Graphics
- Communications for Manufacturing
- Electronic Technology
- Processing of Engineering Materials
- Engineering Workshop and Graphics
Year 2
- Mathematics
- Sensor Systems
- Mechanics
- Computer Aided Design
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering Economics
- Control and Power Technology
- Introduction to Robotics
- Automation Practice
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:
Your specialized knowledge of Automation & Robotics can lead to direct employment in the manufacturing industry or further advancement of your education to an honors 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.
