Electromechanical Engeering

[Vitolagy]

I was thinking about taking the 3 year course at Sheridan Collage. I am looking to get into the robotics field.

My background is mainly Millwright / Manufacturing work. I took a pre-apprenticeship course for machinist / millwright and starting working for a big pharmaceutical company who will now pay for a part of my school.

I picked this field as I believe the Canadian Manufacturing field will have to use more robotics and less labor in the future to compete. I figure Sheridan would give me a good start and I would take some afternoon PLC class's when finished.

Any comments or ideas for courses or any sort of HELPFULL advice is welcome.

Thanks in advance.

[BadDrafter]

If you're going to go exotic with robots, you may as well go for the best.

http://www.mechatronics.uwaterloo.ca/home.html

[march9]

Canadian manufacturing will be gone in less than two decades.

[LazyBoi]

If you're going to go exotic with robots, you may as well go for the best.

http://www.mechatronics.uwaterloo.ca/home.html

That is a new program, so I can't see why you say it is the best.

As for the OP, looking into a university (mechanical or mechatronics) engineering program would definitely be a good choice!

[Vitolagy]

I'm not sure if university is for me. My marks in high school were low 70's on avg. I enjoy troubleshooting and repair work..


Canadian manufacturing will do fine as long as companies get away from labor and more robotics. Canada will not service as a service industry only. Thats as true a statment as you saying that canadian manufacturing will be gone in less then 2 decaded. please keep my post on topic and your personal advice to yourself.

[warren_s12888]

That is a new program, so I can't see why you say it is the best.

As for the OP, looking into a university (mechanical or mechatronics) engineering program would definitely be a good choice!

It is the best.


For the OP:
Manufacturing in Canada, specifically southern ontario, isn't doing that well right now. A lot of manufacturing is being shipped off to China where labour is cheaper which translate into less work for automation companies in ontario. If your getting in the PLC field, look up companies such as Rockwell Automation and ATS. Both companies haven't been doing that well lately.

If you really want to get into robotics, try getting into the hardware side of things. Programming PLCs can get really boring, really fast.

[warren_s12888]

+1

If you're going to go exotic with robots, you may as well go for the best.

http://www.mechatronics.uwaterloo.ca/home.html

[coolspot]

That is a new program, so I can't see why you say it is the best.

As for the OP, looking into a university (mechanical or mechatronics) engineering program would definitely be a good choice!

Mechatronics has been a specialization for Mechanical Engineers at UW for years(?). I have a friend who specialized in it and we graduated 4 years ago. Perhaps it is a new degree but the basis of the program has been around for a long long time.

[nwwong]

Mechatronics has been a specialization for Mechanical Engineers at UW for years(?). I have a friend who specialized in it and we graduated 4 years ago. Perhaps it is a new degree but the basis of the program has been around for a long long time.

+1

It's been a specialization not only for mechs, but comps, elecs, and systems design. The first class will be graduating in 2008 so by the time you enroll and graduate, it won't be "new" anymore.

[mrlooneytoon]

He/She cannot get into Waterloo with a low 70's average regardless of your work experience background.

However, DO the Sheridan 3 year diploma program, make some more connections in the field during coop, get super high marks and then perhaps pursue a degree? You will be a lot smarter and a lot more technically savvy after three years and will be able to do university if you choose too.

[Vitolagy]

Thanks for all your adivce. I think the 3 year course will get me started. I have a friend who finished the collage course and now works with me. and is working towards his electrical papers. that is also another route i'm looking into.