Is Mechatronics Engineering a Viable Career Path for Grade 12 Students?

[zzac]

I am grade 12, looking into Mechatronics engineering. I think it looks interesting as it involves electrical, mechanical and software engineering, or so I've been led to believe. At the school I'm looking at for first years it is a general year unless you get into Mechatronics, which is a direct entry program. Even though the first year is basically the same. My questions are is it a good program, employable, interesting? Or will it be a weaker degree than a more traditional, concentrated one? The school I am looking at is Simon Fraser University if that matters.

 

[ZenOne]

Very good field--integrates the best parts of all 3 IMO (I'm in mechanical--design, manufacture and materials option BTW). It is focused mainly on the mechanical end of things but will definitely provide you with the necessary knowledge to program and/or electronically configure your system.

 

[zzac]

Thanks, is does anyone know if it is employable though. I don't want to go into it for the money but I also don't want to spend 4+ years getting a degree no one sees as useful and thus not getting hired.

 

[Angry Citizen]

The general rule is, if the major has the word "engineering" in it, it's highly employable.

 

[zzac]

Okay, thanks.