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Mechatronics

Mechatronics in action

Building automated systems for industry using mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, and computer technology.

Mechatronics could be for you if you like:

  • Complex problems
  • Fixing things
  • Using computers
  • Using tools
  • Working as a team

More about Mechatronics

Mechatronics includes mechanics, pneumatics, electronically controlled systems, programming, and robotics and systems development.

It is the job of the mechatronics technician to combine these areas to design, build, maintain, and repair automated equipment, and programme equipment control systems.

As well as factory assembly lines, mechatronics is used in everything from bottling machines to supermarket cash till and belt assemblies.


Why choose Mechatronics?

Since WorldSkills I am much more determined and driven. I’ve learnt to never say never, and that you can do anything that you put your mind to.
— Robyn Clarke, Competitor at WorldSkills São Paulo 2015
Mechatronics is a unique skill. It combines multiple skills & knowledge about mechanical, electrical, electronics, programming and robotics. As we head towards industry 4.0, skilled people will be really important to fulfil the needs of technology.
— Abdul Hafiz Mohamad Nor, Competitor at WorldSkills Shizuoka 2007

Recent medallists in Mechatronics

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

  • Photo of Na Wu

    Na Wu

    China
    Gold

  • Photo of Ming Zhang

    Ming Zhang

    China
    Gold

  • Photo of Riku Yamamoto

    Riku Yamamoto

    Japan
    Silver

  • Photo of Yuna Tanaka

    Yuna Tanaka

    Japan
    Silver

  • Photo of Heewon Kang

    Heewon Kang

    Korea
    Silver

  • Photo of Minjun Lee

    Minjun Lee

    Korea
    Silver

  • Photo of Wing Yan Ng

    Wing Yan Ng

    Hong Kong, China
    Bronze

  • Photo of Hoi Ching Lam

    Hoi Ching Lam

    Hong Kong, China
    Bronze

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A WorldSkills Global Industry Partner since 1991, Festo Didactic is a leading provider in technical education, offering educational institutions and industrial companies around the world state-of-the-art training solutions for many areas of technology to train people the right skills for highly dynamic and complex industrial environments.


Occupational Standard

The WorldSkills Occupational Standard specifies the knowledge, understanding and specific skills that underpin international best practice in technical and vocational performance. It should reflect a shared global understanding of what the associated work role(s) or occupation(s) represent for industry and business.

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