the DOL has identified a need for 500,000 persons trained in Mechatronics in order to meet the need of the new economy.
This is a great application for the new millenials, in that there is not heavy industrial projects, more integration and problem solving - along with the computer component - techie and mechanical.
If you know any twentysomething that is interested in a new type of career - have them check into this field.
the video does suggest college training, but there are technical schools and building trades unions that offer the training and a new career~
exciting stuff for those who like mechanical work -
My sister’s fiancé is in a University Mechatronics program - one of the first in the nation (and my alma mater). Many of the graduates go straight into leadership roles or fast-track development programs. It sounds like a multi-disciplinary degree that incorporates ME, EE and software engineering/computer science. You know, so they can develop the T1000 to come back and kill John Conner.
Seriously though, it looks to have a lot of merits. Apparently the current downside is that it is new and there is no specific certification for it.
Seriously though, it looks to have a lot of merits. Apparently the current downside is that it is new and there is no specific certification for it. [/quote]
Tru - and since those with the degrees are going into management, it leaves the crafts to send certified mechanics into the field for the actual installations and programming - Millwrights are on the cutting edge, as far as industry qualifications are concerned.