- Mechatronics engineering is a new field that combines mechanical, electronic, control, computer, and systems design engineering.
- Mechatronics engineers design, construct, and run factory production lines and automated processes.
- They use their skills in computers, microcontrollers, programmable logic controllers, programming, industrial sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives, design of mechanical structures and mechanisms, and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- There is a lot of scope for mechatronics engineers in the current scenario.
- Mechatronics engineers can work in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare.
Mechatronics
- Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College introduced Mechatronics Engineering in 2019.
- The course is industry-oriented, with theoretical concepts supplemented by laboratory experiments and hands-on training.
- The department has state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, including CNC machines, 3D printers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, microcontrollers, PLCs, and modeling and simulation software.
Apart from the regular Academic activities, Industrial visits, Industrial Training, Guest Lectures by Industrial and Academic experts are arranged to upkeep the student’s exposure.
Courses Offered
| S.No | Course | Specialization | Duration |
| 1 | B.Tech | Mechatronics | 4 Years |
Vision and Mission
Vision
To be a department with outstanding competencies in education and research in interdisciplinary field of Mechatronics Engineering for the prosperity of students and society.
Mission
M1 – Quality Integration:
To uphold excellence in education by integrating the teaching-learning process with hands-on trainings in updated technologies.
M2 – Research Exploration:
To maintain a dynamic balance between learning and research by encompassing activities related to Research, Industrial projects and Innovation Contests.
M3 – Personality Development:
To enrich the team spirit and entrepreneurship skills through training programmes on personality development for career prospects.
M4 – Social Ethics:
To enhance the principle of highest ethical values by inculcating code of conduct for the betterment of the Society.
Board of Studies
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1: Strong Knowledge
To provide comprehensive knowledge on Science, Mathematics & multiple Engineering disciplines, along-with the ability to apply the gained knowledge.
PEO2: Technical Competency
To produce graduates who can demonstrate technical competence in the field of Mechatronics Engineering and develop solutions to the complex problems.
PEO3: Task Orientation
To produce graduates who function effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment, individually and within a society towards accomplishing tasks.
PEO4:Team Work
To produce graduates who would be able to take individual responsibility and work as a part of a team towards the fulfillment of both individual and organizational goals.
PEO5: Professional Competency
To produce graduates with professional competence by life-long learning on advanced studies, professional skills and other professional activities related to Mechatronics Engineering society.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1: Understanding the Concepts
To comprehend the concepts of Mechatronics and their applications in the field of Automated Manufacturing Systems, Robotics, Automobile Technology, Aerial vehicles and other relevant areas.
PSO2: Application of Knowledge
To apply technical knowledge in modern hardware and software tools related to Mechatronics for solving real world problems.
PSO3: Solution Development
To develop the ability to analyze, comprehend and design mechatronics subsystems for a variety of engineering applications for the benefits of society
Curriculum and Syllabi
Laboratories
- CNC Lab
- Manufacturing Processes Lab
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery Lab
- Thermal Lab
- CAD Lab
- Metrology Lab
Specializations
Mechatronics Engineers use their skills in
- Computer architectures,
- Micro-Controllers,
- Programmable Logic Controllers,
- Industrial Sensors,
- Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical actuators,
- Design of Mechanical systems and
- Knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
Certification Courses
Mechatronics Engineers use their skills in
- Python Programming
- Internet of Things using Python
- Embedded System using Arduino
- VLSI Design
- Electro-Pneumatic Automation with PLC
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing
- Creo (Modeling and Simulation)
To enhance the student’s practical understanding, following well-equipped laboratories are established
- HAAS Automation CNC machine tools
- FESTO Fluid power systems
- Advanced CAD systems Laboratory
- PLC Automation Laboratory
And,the students are also exposed to the real time industrial environment through
- Industrial visits
- In-plant training / Internship
- Industry Expert Lectures
- Academic Expert Lectures
Often technical contests are organised among the students to sharpen their problem solving skills.
Job Opportunities
The main advantage, after the completion of the course ‘B. Tech in Mechatronics Engineering’@SMVEC,is that the Mechatronics Engineers are getting Employment Opportunities in the field of Mechatronics, and also in other areas such as Computer Engineering,Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.
Mechatronic Engineers are employed by
- Automobile industries
- Product development and manufacturing industries
- Robotics
- Aerospace Industry
- Defence manufacturing industry
- Bio-medical and medical instrumentation
- Oil and Gas industry
- Mining industry
- GovernmentPublic Sector Undertakings
- IndustryResearch groups.
Infuture, Mechatronics Engineers will be in great demand as more industries need to apply theadvancements of Computers, Electronics, Sensors, and Actuators to improve their Products, Processes and Services to face the competition in the Market.
In Industry, Mechatronics Engineering Graduates are employed as:
- Automotive Engineer
- Control System Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Data Logging Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Service Engineer