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Engineering and Technology
Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science: 134 Credits
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employer partners :
Boeing | Cummins | Federal Express | GE Aerospace | Harley Davidson | IBM | John Deere | Lockheed Martin | NASA | Sikorsky Helicopters | Textron Aviation | United Airlines
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Control engineer | Mechatronics engineer | Systems engineer | Product development engineer | Field specialist | Mechatronic lab specialist | Satellite systems engineer
Location and facilities :
Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Labs: Mechatronic Engineering Lab with tools to measure, test and analyze electronic signals; systems to teach feedback loops and automation. | Industry Process Automation, Robotic and Control Systems Lab | Mechanical Testing Lab | Thermo-Fluid Lab | CNC Manufacturing Lab
Accreditations and authorizations :
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechatronics, Robotics and Similarly Named Engineering Programs
Finding Your Futureproof Path in Mechatronic Engineering
The mechatronic engineering program was designed based on the industry’s most current technology and research. With a strong career focus in mind, our mechatronic engineering curriculum was developed to combine mechanical, electrical and computer engineering to prepare students for this fast-paced and ever-changing industry. Vaughn’s mechatronic engineering program gives students the education and tools needed to have successful engineering careers in aerospace, automation, automotive, computer, communications and other high-tech industries.
The strong focus in the primary areas of engineering, along with access to advanced liberal arts courses―including specialized electives and real-time projects provided by Vaughn’s industry advisory council of leading technology manufacturers―has allowed our mechatronic engineering students to become successful in a variety of industries.
Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.
8th Best Regional College in New York State
95%
OF VAUGHN GRADUATES
71% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives for this degree are developed to prepare students for post-graduation activities. These program objectives are intended to produce versatile engineering graduates who:
Excel in Mechatronic Engineering Careers
Obtain positions requiring design, development, analysis, control, and automation of mechatronic systems and processes
Pursue Advanced Education
Are academically prepared for a graduate program, professional and/or continued education
Lead Responsibly
Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in community and professional engagement
Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data
Curriculum
What You Will Study
Our mechatronic engineering curriculum is constantly expanding with the ever-changing needs and demands of the engineering industry. Our rigorous program has two primary objectives:
1) To provide a link between academia and the industry
2) To teach students to understand and work with analytical, computational and experimental methods of mechatronic engineering. The goal of the mechatronic engineering curriculum is to give graduates the ability to evaluate these methods and use them in practical situations in order to help find the best solutions.
The mechatronic engineering curriculum includes a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and electronics in addition to a wide selection of electives. These include advanced digital design, data acquisition, the introduction to electronic power systems, design and computer programming, among others. Students gain a broad-based understanding of the fundamental technical subject areas in mechatronic engineering, which will prepare them to pursue full-time jobs after graduating.
SAMPLE CLASSES
- Computational Method with MATLAB
- C++ Programming
- Engineering physics
- Computer-aided design
- Digital systems design
- Electronic circuits
- Finite Element Analysis
- Microprocessors
- Fundamentals of mechatronic engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Mechatronic engineering
- Material science and failure analysis
How Much Can I Make?
Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers
From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.
ArcBest Technology
Bakery Innovative Technology Group
Boeing Company
Contract Pharmacal Corporation
Cox & Co.
Cummins
Cyient
Daimler Trucks North America
GEP Worldwide
Harley Davidson Motor Company
Industrial Automation Control
Itron
John Deere
Lockheed Martin
MGEngineering
OshKosh Corporation
Pawling Engineered Products, Inc.
Pratt & Whitney
PLX, Inc.
RCM Technologies
Solvay
Stark Products, Inc.
Toyoda Machinery USA
UL Solutions
Wunderlich-Malec
ArcBest Technology
Bakery Innovative Technology Group
Boeing Company
Contract Pharmacal Corporation
Cox & Co.
Cummins
Cyient
Daimler Trucks North America
GEP Worldwide
Harley Davidson Motor Company
Industrial Automation Control
Itron
John Deere
Lockheed Martin
MGEngineering
OshKosh Corporation
Pawling Engineered Products, Inc.
Pratt & Whitney
PLX, Inc.
RCM Technologies
Solvay
Stark Products, Inc.
Toyoda Machinery USA
UL Solutions
Wunderlich-Malec
