Maximizing Your ME Degree for a Career in Robotics

In summary, a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate is seeking advice on how to increase their chances of working in robotics after graduation. They are unable to switch to a robotics major but are looking for skills they can learn or focus on during their remaining schooling. Suggestions include joining a robotics team with corporate sponsors for networking opportunities and participating in intern/co-op programs. Specific skills to consider include learning software and languages relevant to robotics. It is also mentioned that having a ME degree with a focus on certain aspects of robotics may be preferable.
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Hi all! Just recently discovered PF, loving the community. I'm a softmore Mechanical Engineering undergrad, who's been exploring careers and what comes next after I graduate. My question to you all is: What skills can I learn/focus on throughout the rest of my schooling to increase my chances of working in robotics? Unfortunately becoming a robotics major isn't an option, but I figured with an ME degree and the right skills I could still work on robots.
 
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Does your school have a robotics team? Many of those have corporate sponsors. It might be a good networking opportunity.
Also if your school offers intern/co-op programs, that is becoming almost a necessity when trying to hire on with a company, at graduation.
 
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Does your school have a robotics team? Many of those have corporate sponsors. It might be a good networking opportunity.
Also if your school offers intern/co-op programs, that is becoming almost a necessity when trying to hire on with a company, at graduation.
Thanks for the tip! Yeah, I'm getting involved with our team and mentoring a high school team, and Internships are coming once I've got the credit hours. Any specific skills I should look into, I.E. learning specific software/what languages are best?
 
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Absolutely you can. In fact in my opinion, it's preferable. The content robotics majors cover are very broad. ME will allow you to develop some focus, and work on certain aspects of the system in general.
 
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1. What is a robotics engineer?

A robotics engineer is a professional who designs, builds, and programs robots and robotic systems. They use their knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to create robots that can perform various tasks autonomously or under human control.

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