Graduate of the Materials Engineering study program: • has cross-sectional knowledge in the field of materials and technologies with a focus on their application use corresponding to the current state of knowledge, • understands production, testing, technological processing, selection of suitable materials and technological processes, exploitation and degradation of the properties of the main types of technical materials, • understands the material and energy balances of engineering production processes, • has knowledge about the possibilities of processing materials in order to obtain the best properties of technical materials used in practice, • controls the principles of sensing mechanical and physical properties in the production process, • has an overview of the basic types of technical materials - from their production technology, processing technology, application and recycling of materials, • understands the basics of diagnosing the properties of the most used materials in technical practice, • has an adequate foundation in natural sciences (mathematics and physics), masters the basics of electrical engineering, design, informatics, economics and management of industrial enterprises, • knows the basics of technical and professional English, • for graduates, the given level of knowledge will enable their practical application in practice, but also, above all, further development in the study of other branches in the continuing engineering studies.
Graduate of the Materials Engineering study program: • can process data and create documents in computer office packages, • master the basics of working in the most used operating systems, • can model thermodynamic processes in the creation of various alloys using software, • knows how to work with devices for measuring the mechanical properties of materials, collect data and PC processing, • can handle the metallographic preparation of various materials for observation under optical microscopes, • can process and evaluate measured data in the Excel, Image J... • can process the results of his work in the form of technical reports and presentations and can communicate them effectively • has managerial, economic and ecological awareness and can prepare documents, reports and documentation in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework applicable in the engineering field, • is able to read technical documents and assignments from the customer with understanding, • has the ability to develop technical documents to determine the most suitable solution for the choice of technical materials for practical applications, • can combine the latest knowledge in the field of technical materials to solve a technical problem in order to obtain a solution with significant added value.
Graduate of the Materials Engineering study program: • can plan his own education, organize his work and acquire new knowledge independent study, • is independent in solving professional tasks, projects and coordinating sub-tasks, • is able to solve complex projects independently and creatively, with regard to his professional focus, he can think analytically, present his own opinions and solutions to new and non-standard situations, • is ready to work effectively in a team, cooperate and motivate people, take responsibility for the results achieved in the team, • knows how to set a time schedule for solving the project in such a way as to minimize the cost component and adhere to the time schedule of the employer or customer by applying modern approaches to planning working time also with regard to other members of the work team, • is characterized by the ability to identify, quantify and evaluate the effects of problem solving on the environment and the social sphere, • can professionally present own opinions and technical solutions in front of different types of audiences at different levels of management.
Based on the portal https://uplatnenie.sk/, according to available information from 2019, up to 100% of graduates of the Materials Engineering study program continue their studies at the 2nd degree..
The Materials Engineering study program is focused on knowledge of concepts, principles and theories related to the application of technical materials in a wide range of use in engineering practice. The application of graduates is therefore primarily in the engineering industry, but with an overlap also in interdisciplinary professions in the field of energy, electrical engineering, i.e. wherever it is necessary to recognize the material properties of the operating processes and to optimize and manage them in such a way as to increase the economic efficiency and safety of their operation . In these areas, a graduate of the Materials Engineering study program will be employed as a project manager, designer, system designer, process specialist, controller for non-destructive testing of materials, seller or buyer of input semi-finished products for engineering production. The graduate of this study program is characterized by knowledge in the field of material and technological processes of engineering production, which allows him to better understand the physical essence of these processes and to use this for their optimization and overall impact on the environment on the one hand, and on the other hand to increase the quantity and quality of production as and overall labor productivity. The graduate has knowledge of the production processes of technical materials, their properties after technological processing into tools or components, as well as their side effects on production and the environment. He masters various methods of measuring a wide range of material properties and knows how to process, analyze and evaluate them. The graduate can independently and as part of a team analyze technical problems, propose their solution, while being able to diagnose, maintain, manage and further develop existing systems. The graduate is able to apply the latest theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, while being able to independently assess various solution options and choose the most effective one, which takes into account the benefit as well as the cost component. It will thus be applied in companies dealing with the sale, purchase, processing and testing of materials, as well as in the automotive and energy industries. It has the prerequisites to do business in the field of production and services focused primarily on the production of devices, machines and equipment. It has the prerequisites for applying after the Bc. Study as a middle link of management in engineering enterprises. Graduate of the Bachelor's study program Materials Engineering: ● is ready for the 2nd degree of university studies and can, using the acquired knowledge and skills, directly continue studying in subsequent engineering study programs in the field of Materials Engineering, as well as Manufacturing Technologies, Manufacturing Technologies and Manufacturing management. ● applies as (according to the System of Occupations at sustavapovolani.sk): process technician, equipment operator in engineering production, production planning specialist, technician quality control, engineering specialists, technicians in physical, technical sciences and transport.
In the 20 years of its existence, the bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering has produced a whole range of graduates. In most cases, graduates smoothly continue their engineering studies and then go into practice. These graduates were employed in various branches of industry and in management positions. For example, the following graduates can be mentioned in the field of automotive industry: Ing. Karol Hanko (2008), Plastic Omnium. In the field of transport, for example, Ing. Imrich Czere (2020) – Director of Zvolen Railway Repair and Machinery, a.s., Ing. Daniel Habardík (2007), ŽOS Trnava, Ing. Klaudia Kardhordóová (2017), JKM Žeriavy s.r.o. Smart. In the field of energy, a successful graduate is, for example, Ing. Juraj Chromek (2018) - Slovenské elektrárne a.s. Ing. found their application in other fields of mechanical engineering. Lukáš Roščák (2009), Ing. Martin Šoka (2012), Ing. Igor Vražič (2004) Ing. Matej Janovič (2017) – everyone at Bekaert. Ing. Gabriel Szokolay (2008) - Ferplast Slovakia s.r.o., Ing. Matej Bobák (2006) - MULTISTAL & LOHMANN SLOVENSKO s.r.o., Ing. Jaromír Kunc (1996) – technical director of Chirana T-Injecta, a.s. Stará Turá, Ing. Romana Tomšová (2019) - Schaeffler Skalica, spol. s.r.o., Ing. Pavol Ciran (2006) - PFS Brezová pod Bradlom, Ing. Stanislava Tirindová born Pösová (2002) - Fortischem. Nováky, Ing. In the area of purchase and sale of steel, it is Anna Müllerová born. Verböciová (1998) - voestalpine High Performance Metals Slovakia, s.r.o., and Ing. Adam Žilinský (2010) - IFE-CR a. with. Modrice, Czech Republic In other areas, we can mention Ing. Rastislav Hliva (2018) - Saneca Pharmaceuticals a.s. Hawthorn.
Employers positively evaluate the ability of graduates of the Materials Engineering study program to creatively apply theoretical knowledge to solve specific technical problems and challenges in the field of energy, engineering companies, or the automotive industry. It is also highlighted by employers that the Materials Engineering study program accepts the inclusion of project-type subjects, whether individual or group, thus preparing them for working in a team. An advantage is also the inclusion of subjects in which graduates acquire soft skills, especially in the field of effective communication and presentation of their ideas, solutions and results. The quality of the study program would benefit from closer cooperation between the faculty and industrial partners so that students are already confronted with the challenges they will face in their future employment during their studies, ideally in the form of practice.This is not the case for regulated professions.
