Mechatronics is the convergence of mechanical, electronic, computer, and automation engineering for the design, integration, and implementation of advanced systems. Examples include robots (manipulator arms, terrestrial, aerial, and aquatic vehicles, humanoids, etc.), automated processes, smart appliances, electromedical equipment, and more.
The Mechatronics Engineering program was created as a natural response to the demands of modern technology, which requires multidisciplinary knowledge. It was established at the Faculty of Engineering of UASLP in 2007 and has experienced rapid growth. This program has one of the highest demands, and the applicant selection criteria are rigorous. The faculty supporting this specialization includes full-time professors and research professors affiliated with the National System of Researchers (SNI), with extensive and proven experience in both teaching and industrial practice across the various disciplines that form Mechatronics.
- Accredited by CACEI (Engineering Education Accreditation Council, A.C.), http://cacei.org.mx
- Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. http://www.abet.org
- Included in the Registry of High Academic Performance Undergraduate Programs-EGEL.
- Option for double degree with CityU of Seattle.
- Access to the EIFFEL Excellence Scholarship Program.
Mission
Comprehensive training of competitive and innovative Mechatronics Engineering professionals, as well as fostering cutting-edge research and technological development for the benefit of society.
Objective
To provide society with Mechatronics Engineering professionals possessing multidisciplinary knowledge to design and develop high-tech machines, equipment, processes, or products. These professionals will be capable of analyzing and interpreting information, adapting to multidisciplinary teamwork, communicating effectively, and proposing engineering solutions in a global context, while assuming leadership roles and responsibilities. All this applied to electronic, mechanical, computing, and control/automation systems.
Admission Profile
- Aptitude and interest in applied mathematics and physics.
- Observation and interpretation skills to model and control natural phenomena.
- Creativity, imagination, and scientific curiosity.
- Motivation and willingness to acquire multidisciplinary knowledge in areas such as automation, mechanics, electronics, and computing.
- Continuous self-improvement attitude.
- Ability to work individually and in teams.
- Interest in developing technological solutions for societal benefit.
Graduation Profile
Graduates of this program will have a solid foundation in the basic sciences that underpin Mechatronics. A Mechatronics Engineer from UASLP’s Faculty of Engineering will be able to:
- Design and develop intelligent processes and products involving one or more of the disciplines that form Mechatronics.
- Select, integrate, and propose large-scale, low-cost, and sustainable technological solutions.
- Develop and use software applications for automation of machinery and industrial processes.
Program Educational Objectives
Approximately five years after graduation, UASLP Mechatronics Engineering graduates are expected to:
- Perform in Mechatronics-related areas, demonstrating mastery of theoretical and practical aspects for solving engineering problems.
- Assume leadership roles, communicate effectively, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to decision-making.
- Recognize and exercise social responsibility in their professional practice.
- Maintain ongoing interest in developing and improving professional competencies.
Graduate Attributes
As a result of their studies in Mechatronics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, graduates are expected to develop the following abilities:
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering principles, science, and mathematics.
- Ability to apply engineering design and produce solutions that meet specific needs, considering public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations, making informed judgments considering the impact of solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts.
- Ability to work effectively in teams, promoting leadership, a collaborative and inclusive environment, setting goals, planning tasks, and achieving objectives.
- Ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply engineering judgment to draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Admission Requirements
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Academic certification:
Complete certificate or proof of full completion of high school in one of the following modalities:
- High School in Physical-Mathematical Sciences.
- General or Unified High School.
- Technological High School in an appropriate area.
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Pass the following evaluations:
- Health evaluation.
- Psychometric evaluation.
- Knowledge evaluation.
- EXANI-II.
Click to consult the thematic guides for the admission exam.
Note: These guides are the same for all programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering.
Employment Opportunities
Mechatronics Engineers can work in any sector involving the design, development, and implementation of automated systems. Some sectors include:
Industrial sector, in industries such as:
- Metal-mechanics
- Automotive
- Appliance production
- Chemical
- Petrochemical
- Food
Commercial and service sector, performing activities such as:
- Consulting
- Project design
- Installation
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Sales
- Technical inspections
Academic sector, participating in:
- Teaching
- Research and project development