The graduate • has deep systematic theoretical and methodological knowledge as well as practical experience in key areas of mechatronics, with a focus on research and development of modern mechatronic systems; • has a deep knowledge of specific areas of mechatronics according to the professional focus of the studied topic corresponding to the current state of knowledge in the field, and is able to integrate and explain them; • is a highly qualified specialist for the main research areas (by topic): automatic control and automation, applied mechanics and mechatronics, modelling and numerical simulation of cyber-physical systems, applied electronics, microcomputers, sensors and actuators, virtual and mixed reality, intelligent technologies for Industry 4.0, information and communication technologies for intelligent products, IoT, IIoT; • masters the principles of independent and team scientific work, scientific research, scientific problem formulation, solving complex scientific problems.
The graduate • can formulate and critically analyse problems and solve complex and non-standard scientific and research tasks in the relevant field; • is able to develop original and new solutions, expanding the frontiers of scientific knowledge; • is able to analyse and evaluate scientific and innovative developments in the field, work effectively, creatively and correctly with information sources and databases while maintaining scientific integrity;y; • is able to process, present and publish scientific results in the field of mechatronics at national and international level; • has mastered the principles of management, development of complex mechatronic systems, design of experiments with a corresponding timetable, leadership and control of team; • can creatively apply acquired scientific knowledge in practice.
The graduate • is able to lead small and large teams of scientific, research and development staff, lead and coordinate large projects and take responsibility for complex solutions to scientific and research problems; • is able to follow the latest scientific and research trends in cybernetics and other synergistic areas related to mechatronics and continuously complement, update and expand his/her knowledge through lifelong learning; • is able to communicate and collaborate effectively with scientific project managers and specialists from other professions; • is prepared to apply the legal, social, moral, ethical, economic and environmental aspects of his/her profession in his/her work; • is able to promote technical, social or cultural progress in a knowledge-based society in an academic and professional context.
Graduates will find professional employment in various sectors of science, research, industry and services in the public and private sectors, especially in the automotive industry in the field of electromobility and its infrastructure, in intelligent manufacturing in the concept of Industry 4.0, in digital manufacturing in the field of automation, IoT and IIoT, and in development workplaces dealing with the development and implementation of complex mechatronic systems.
Director (manager) in electrotechnical production, Specialist electrotechnician in research and development, Specialist electromechanic, Teaching or research worker at a technical university in the field of mechatronics
In the last 6 years, 11 graduates have successfully completed their studies, for example: Ing. Zuzana Képešiová, PhD. - Deep learning specialist at Powerful Medical, s.r.o. Ing. Erich Stark, PhD. (Rector's Award) - Founder & AI developer at Stark Codes, s.r.o. Ing. Róbert Krasňanský, PhD. - Software Design Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, Brno Ing. Michal Kostoláni, PhD. - Head of Professional Department, Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s. Ing. Erik Kučera, PhD. - Associate Professor at the Institute of Automotive Mechatronics, FEI STU in Bratislava Ing. Oto Haffner, PhD. - Associate Professor at the Institute of Automotive Mechatronics, FEI STU in Bratislava Ing. Michal Kocúr, PhD. - Assistant Professor at the Institute of Automotive Mechatronics FEI STU in Bratislava.
Evaluation by employers' representatives at the Study programme board held on May 31, 2021: "The study programme Mechatronic Systems reflects the requirements not only of the automotive industry in Slovakia, but also of companies and employers involved in general mechatronics, diagnostics, industrial production and automation, intelligent technologies and systems. We also see the graduate's applicability not only in the development and engineering of mechatronic systems but also in the field of automated systems of production processes and their digitalization. The study programme Mechatronic Systems is designed in accordance with the current requirements, its graduates have deep theoretical knowledge and skills also in development and research, which gives a good basis for their employment also in our companies." The minutes of the Study programme board meeting are available here: https://is.stuba.sk/dok_server/slozka.pl?id=228431 (in Slovak)TESTEK, s.r.o. Link Volkswagen Slovakia a.s., Link SIPRIN, s.r.o., Link https://is.stuba.sk/dok_server/slozka.pl?id=228431
