Engineering Which Is Better for My Future: Computer Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering?

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Choosing between computer engineering and mechatronics engineering involves understanding the distinct focuses and career paths of each field. Computer engineering emphasizes software and hardware integration, allowing for self-directed learning in programming and computer systems. In contrast, mechatronics engineering combines elements of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, requiring a solid foundation in various disciplines, including control systems, motion control, and feedback systems. The study of mechatronics is more structured and classroom-based, making it less flexible for independent learning compared to computer engineering. Career opportunities in mechatronics are diverse, involving robotics, automation, and systems integration, while computer engineering offers roles in software development, hardware design, and IT systems. Both fields present challenges, but passion for the subject matter can lead to a rewarding career.
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I'm a first year engineering student and I have to select a major and I'm confused between computer engineering and mechatronics engineering because I love them both so can you help me with any advice and information about their career life , study ,job opportunities ...etc
 
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If you love computer, you can learn as you go.. But you cannot learn mechanical engineering/mechatronics outside the classroom. So my suggestion is that you take up mechatronics..And still you can learn more and more about computers/programming online or through certificate courses..
 
but of course mechatronics engineer will not have a strong background in computing right ?
can anyone give me the fields of career of each of them and study ...etc thanks in advance
 
The computer aspect of mechatronics is not the same as the commonly taught computer aspects of office automation. It is much more hardware oriented. In an office system, if it takes an extra 500 milliseconds to paint a web page for you WHO CARES? But if it takes an extra 500 milliseconds to react to position feedback, that's a show stopper.

As Varadha points out, there are also concerns about feedback systems, motion control, the care and feeding of stepper and server motors, hydraulic systems, fluid statics and dynamics, structures, extensive mathematics classes and so many more subjects.

You have much study ahead of you. It will be difficult, but if you love this stuff, you'll really appreciate it.
 
and I love this stuff but I'm not interested in pure mechanical systems also what differs me from a mechanical engineer ?
 
Mechatronic Engineering is a specific kind of Control Systems Engineering. It is the intersection of several Engineering disciplines. There are electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and software aspects to this work. You don't have to be an expert in any of these fields, but you do have to be familiar with all of them.
 

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