The graduate of the study program Production Machines and Equipment: • has systematic, comprehensive and complex set of knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering, including knowledge of the context and relations to the fields of production and environmental technology with an orientation towards mechanical engineering companies and mechanical engineering production, • has complex knowledge of kinematics, construction and design solutions of production machines and equipment, environmental machines and machines for treatment and recovery of various types of raw materials, • has systematic and comprehensive knowledge, deep knowledge of theory, methods and procedures that can applies in research, development and design of production and environmental machinery, • has deep and comprehensive knowledge of the basic types of production machines, tools and jigs, knows and applies the principles of their operation, • knows the individual production technologies, has comprehensive knowledge about relationship between technological principles, technical parameters of machines and the properties of processed materials, • has systematic and comprehensive knowledge and deep knowledge of the theory, construction and technical and economic evaluation of machines and equipment, tools, jigs, hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms and flexible manufacturing systems, • can define and independently solve tasks of mechanization and automation of production equipment with emphasis on construction, calculations, as well as technical and drawing documentation, • has comprehensive knowledge of CNC systems programming and mathematical modeling techniques of process simulation as well as in the field of unconventional, low-waste technologies, additive and hybrid production, rapid prototyping, • has comprehensive knowledge in the field of CIM, CAx systems, reverse engineering, virtual reality and can apply them in the process of production optimization, and engineering design, • masters the principles of measuring and sensing of basic technical and physical quantities, can apply basic statistical methods to manage measurement results and data, • can independently design experimental measurements based on the performed analysis, formulate test hypotheses, master the principles of the planned experiment and mathematical interpretation of the results of measurements and experiments, • can define and explain the indicators of management quality, methods of planning and improving the quality of production processes and can apply them to compare several solutions, • can formulate and transform the task of optimization of engineering production or the activity of production and environmental technology into a mathematical optimization problem, it can independently solve such problems, interpret the results of the solution and apply the results to the solution in practice, • knows the principles of economics, management of manufacturing companies, environmental management and circular economy.
The graduate of the study program Production Machines and Equipment: • can independently solve in a creative way theoretical and practical problems in the field of construction of machines and equipment using theory, research and development procedures, • be able to actively acquire new knowledge and information and use them in formulating recommendations for the development of science and work, • can create and formulate new hypotheses, judgments and strategies for further development of science or work, • can evaluate theories, concepts and innovations in the field of design of machines and equipment with a focus on production machines, • can identify world scientific and innovative developments in the field and related fields and use it in the direction and development of the field, with the integration of knowledge from different fields, • can apply their own findings resulting from theoretical analysis and their own scientific research of a complex and / or interdisciplinary nature, • can design, verify and implement new research and working procedures, can apply new processes and develop new technological procedures, • can critically analyze problem areas, design and develop improvements and then apply them in practice, • creates instructions, implementation projects and evaluation procedures for activities in the field of production technology, • can independently process and implement the results of its work in the form of technical reports and presentations, has the ability to develop technical documents to determine the most appropriate solution, and can communicate these effectively, • can process various publications, including in a foreign language, and present them adequately in domestic and international forums, • can innovate, improve and develop mechanical-technical equipment on the basis of information obtained from its own scientific research, • is able to work with various CAD systems such as SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, Inventor Desktop, etc., • can process and evaluate measured data in Excel, Statgraphics and others, • can perform technical calculations in various specialized software (Spindle, SimPro Spindle, etc.) focused on dimensioning and optimization of machine components, • controls the design and simulation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the FluidSim environment, • controls the software environment SolidCAM, Heidenhain TNC 640, ProCast for the needs of simulation of production technology and optimization of mechanical production, • controls various measuring instruments and laboratory machines for the purpose of determining basic technical and physical quantities, • can control available workshop machinery in the field of production and environmental technology (turning machine, milling machine, drill, grinder, press, etc.), • can use machines and devices in the field of additive manufacturing, reverse engineering and virtual reality (3D printers, laser scanners, headsets, control accessories), • has managerial, economic, social, moral and environmental awareness and is able to prepare documents, reports and documentation in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework applicable in the field of engineering, engineering production and engineering companies, • can identify, analyze and independently solve a technical problem with the use of the latest knowledge in the field of production technologies, materials engineering, automation, optimization and informatization to solve a technical problem in order to obtain a solution with significant added value, • can process economic analyzes, feasibility studies and environmental impact analyzes of given production technological processes.
The graduate of the study program Production Machines and Equipment is characterized by: • independence in solving professional tasks, projects and coordination of partial activities, • critical, independent and analytical thinking in unpredictable changing conditions, can formulate goals and conclusions in solving new and non-standard situations, • creativity in planning and initiating solutions of complex problems / projects, including the formulation of objectives, means, methods and procedures in the field of development in the field, • responsibility, consistency and reliability in effective teamwork, cooperation and motivating people, taking responsibility for the results of his work and the whole team, • ability to systematically plan their own education, organizing their work and independently acquiring new knowledge in the context of its own development, the development of society and scientific and technical progress, • setting a time plan for the solution of the project in order to minimize the cost component and complying with the time plan of the employer or customer, • ability to identify, quantify and evaluate the impact of solving problems on society and the environment, • can appropriately and professionally present their own opinions and technical solutions, research and development results to the professional national and international community, • can take into account social, scientific and ethical aspects in the technical solution and design of the solution for the direction of further development of the company.
As there are no graduates from this doctoral study program, no information about graduate’s employability can be described.
Graduate of the study program Production Machines and Equipment: • is ready to work at technical universities and faculties with a focus on mechanical engineering, specifically on production systems, technology and engineering, design of machines and equipment and based on the acquired knowledge and skills can work as a assistant professor or researcher. • is ready to work in scientific and research institutions (SAS, etc.) with a focus on mechanical engineering, production systems and technology, mechanics and design of machinery and equipment, and based on the acquired knowledge and skills can work as a researcher. • will be employed as (according to the System of Occupations at www.sustavapovolani.sk): mechanical specialist designer, project designer, mechanical specialist technologist, process specialist in mechanical engineering, manager in mechanical engineering, mechanical specialist in research and development, mechanical specialist in quality, environmental protection specialist in industrial production, specialist of recycling (recovery). Since the accreditation of this study program, no students graduate from it. If considering students who study in doctoral study program delivered in Slovak, the specific possibilities of employment of graduates of the doctoral study program Production Machines and Equipment, where graduates work and apply in job positions Assistant professor, University teacher, R&D worker (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering STU in Bratislava), Head of Machine Design (Microstep, s.r.o.), Researcher (Institute of Materials and Machine Mechanics SAS), Development Designer (Institute of Materials and Machine Mechanics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences), Development Designer (Chirana Dental, s.r.o.), Head of the Product Testing Department (GA Drilling, a.s.).
No graduates finished this study program yet.
Statement of Schaeffler Skalica, s.r.o. to the assessed study program: Dear guarantor of study programs, Schaeffler Skalica, s.r.o. has many years of good experience with graduates of the study program Production Machinery and Equipment (PhD.) and their employment. These study programs provide quality education that creates favorable conditions for very good employment of highly qualified creative workers in our company. On the basis of the above, the long-term intensive cooperation of Schaeffler Skalica, s.r.o. with the Institute of Production Systems, Environmental Technology and Quality Management. However, we value not only the growing quality of graduates, but also the intensive cooperation with the scientific-research and teaching staff of the Institute of Production Systems, Environmental Technology and Quality Management, which is implemented both in the field of education in the form of various professional seminars for students on topics from the field of production machines and machining technology, cooperation on final theses, organizing excursions and ensuring students' professional practice, and also in the field of scientific research, which expands our possibilities and creates support for our domestic and foreign projects. Our company also permanently financially supports the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of STU in Bratislava in the promotion of technical education. Proof of this is our annual involvement in the Mechanical Engineering Olympiad as well as permanent advertising of our company on the grounds of the faculty. Descriptions of study programs reflect the latest trends in the field of production technology and machining technology and are in line with the needs defined in the strategic documents of the Slovak government, such as the Intelligent Industry Concept for Slovakia and the Intelligent Industry Action Plan. The study plans and information sheets of the subjects of the mentioned bachelor's/engineering/doctoral degree programs are balanced in terms of scope and content and profile agile graduates who meet the requirements for a worker applying for employment at our company Schaeffler Skalica, s.r.o., and not only for positions in research and development, but also for other technical and managerial positions. The combination of profiling subjects in conjunction with several weeks of mandatory professional practice ensures that graduates receive not only adequate theoretical training, but also practical experience for quick adaptation to new work challenges. We also consider the inclusion of a group of management subjects as an advantage of study programs.They are not aplicable, it is not a preparation for regulated professions
