College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae

About This Program

Ready to design, build and optimize the smart systems driving the future of automation and robotics? The Mechatronics Engineering Technology program focuses on the applied integration of mechanical, electrical and computer systems to develop intelligent technologies for advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems and smart infrastructure. Read more...

Contact Information

• cae@kent.edu | 330-672-2892
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• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Additional Careers

• Application engineer (automation products)
• Controls engineer
• Field service engineer (automation or robotics)
• Industrial maintenance engineer
• Instrumentation and controls engineer
• Manufacturing systems engineer
• Product development engineer
• Programmable logic controller (PLC) programmer
• Quality control inspector
• Systems integration engineer
• Tooling engineer

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

^{* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.}

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major is selective.

New Students: Admission into this major requires a minimum 2.700 unweighted high school GPA. Students who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the Industrial Engineering Technology major. Students may change their major to Mechatronics Engineering Technology after satisfying the below requirements for current students.

Note: Applicants should understand that this is a math-intensive program. Students admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement exam (the ALEKS exam) prior to starting their first semester. Students who do not obtain the minimum score required to place into MATH 11022 or MATH 12011 are at risk of delaying graduation.

Current Students: Students may change their major to Mechatronics Engineering Technology if they meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 2.500 overall Kent State GPA
• Minimum C grade in both ENGR 11001 and ENGR 11002
• Minimum C grade in either MATH 11022 or MATH 12011

Transfer Students: Transfer students must have completed minimum 12 credit hours of college-level coursework with a minimum 2.500 overall GPA for admission to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major. Students with less than 12 credit hours completed will be evaluated based on their high school transcript using the criteria in the above "new student" section.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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Students wishing to take the full-year capstone option (ENGR 48099 and ENGR 48199) must take the sequence during consecutive semesters. ENGR 48099 is only offered during the fall semester and ENGR 48199 is only offered during the spring semester.

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Students scoring 34 or below on the ALEKS math assessment are required to enroll in CAE 12260 until they successfully complete MATH 00022.

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Students wishing to change their major to Mechatronics Engineering must take PHY 23101 and PHY 23102. Failing to do so will result in additional coursework.  

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MATH 12011 and MATH 12012 are the preferred math electives for this program. However, students wishing to change their major to Mechatronics Engineering are encouraged to take MATH 11022 and MATH 12002.

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

The educational objectives of the program are the following:

1. Drive positive change in the community by engaging in careers in the areas of mechatronics, automation, systems and other engineering technology fields in a robust manner that promotes excellence and integrity.
2. Practice forward-thinking through continued education by way of professional development, graduate education and other continued self-motivated learning.
3. Successfully navigate the ever-changing trajectory of the world, practicing compassion as you strive to meet your personal and professional goals.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology successfully prepares graduates with knowledge across engineering disciplines for professional careers in mechatronics, controls, robotics, automation and related technological fields that provide solutions addressing societal needs and challenges. The program integrates mechanical, electrical, computer and controls. Mechatronics engineering technology revolves around the design, construction and operation of automated systems, robots and intelligent products, which result from the integration of software and hardware.

Using automated systems is becoming more popular for operating equipment/machinery in a host of situations, including on assembly and manufacturing lines, on automobiles and aircraft and in electrical power generations to reduce labor costs, increase precision and accuracy and provide quality and safety for workers.

Graduates from the mechatronics engineering technology program manage and support the design, operation and analysis of mechanical and electrical devices connected with automated systems, robots and computer-integrated manufacturing. They can work in any company that develops, designs or manufactures and markets these devices. Opportunities exist in manufacturing sales as well as research.

Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program.

Students may apply early to the Master of Engineering Technology degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program Policy in the University Catalog for more information.