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Mechatronics and Robotics placement

Hii, im currently looking for a placement as a mechatronics and Robotics student. I've been offered an electical/electronics placement and manufacturing engineering placement. I'm not sure which one too pick since they are both quite different to my degree. Which one is closer?

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University of Salford Student Rep

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Original post by Carmenn.

Hey,

That’s a great position to be in with two placement offers! At Salford, our careers service is fantastic at guiding students through different industries and suggesting roles that align with their interests. I’d definitely recommend looking into a similar service at your university—they can provide personalised advice based on your goals and degree.

As for your specific dilemma, both electrical/electronics and manufacturing engineering placements can offer valuable experience for a mechatronics and robotics student. Generally, electrical/electronics might be a bit closer to your field, especially if you’re interested in the circuitry and control systems aspect of robotics. However, manufacturing engineering can also be incredibly useful, particularly if you're looking to gain experience in the production and practical application of robotic systems.

Ultimately, it depends on what aspects of mechatronics and robotics you’re most passionate about. If you lean towards the design and programming of robotic systems, the electrical/electronics placement might be more beneficial. If you're interested in how robots are integrated and used in production environments, then manufacturing engineering could be the way to go.

Best of luck with your decision, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your careers service for more advice!

Cheers,
Arslan – University of Salford Student Representative