Diploma (FH)

Automation and mechatronics

As a graduate engineer, you will develop intelligent mechatronic and automated systems for all areas of life. Our practice-oriented degree program gives you the right tools.

Auotmatization and mechatronics

Automation and Mechatronics Diploma Program

Faculty: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Location: Zittau
Degree: Graduate engineer (FH)
Standard period of study: 8 semesters
ECTS points: 240
Enrollment for: Winter semester
Admission restriction: None
Accreditation status: accredited
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Intelligent mechatronic and automated systems are present in almost all areas of life. Find optimal training with us to actively shape the future.

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The automation and mechatronics engineers who start their studies today will implement the next industrial revolution tomorrow. The first foundations have already been laid with Industry 4.0 and the "Internet of Things".

With the modular study program Automation and Mechatronics with the specializations Mechatronics - Intelligent Systems as well as Energy and Automation Technology, you will find an optimal education with us to be able to become an active part in this exciting change and further development according to your interests.

You will find application examples for mechatronic and automated systems everywhere: The digital revolution ensures that cars, airplanes, households, cell phones, industrial robots and trains communicate with each other.

You have the choice

For the degree program in Automation and Mechatronics, you can choose between the regular diploma program or the KIA program.

What is KIA?

In the KIA variant (cooperative studies with integrated training), the diploma program is very well suited for future students who want to combine theory and practice. In addition to theoretical knowledge, you will also receive practical training and at the end of your studies you will not only receive a diploma, but also a certificate from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

What is a KIA study program?

Our dual KIA study program (cooperative study program with integrated training) is particularly suitable for those who want to combine theory and practice in their studies. In addition to theoretical specialist knowledge, you will also receive practical training and, at the end of your studies, not only a Bachelor's certificate, but also a skilled worker qualification. This makes you an attractive all-round package for potential employers!

Your course content in the Automation and Mechatronics degree program

1st semester
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Physical principles of mechanics & Thermodynamics
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Materials engineering
  • Fundamentals of computer science
  • Fundamentals of electrical engineering - stationary processes
2nd semester
  • Communication networks
  • Digital technology / microcomputer technology
  • Business administration
  • Physics of Matter & Electromagnetic Waves
  • Engineering Mathematics II
  • Fundamentals of electronics
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Fundamentals of electrical engineering - Electrical networks
3rd semester
  • Digital technology / microcomputer technology
  • Engineering Mathematics II (Electrical Engineering)
  • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering - Signals and Systems
  • Measurement technology for engineers
  • Numerics/Simulation
  • Power electronics

Specialization or field of study in control and safety engineering

  • Securing of track elements (elective module
4th semester
  • Sensors/Actuators
  • Control engineering I
  • Control engineering I/programmable logic controllers

Specialization or field of study Mechatronics

  • FEM in mechanics and electrical engineering
  • Compulsory elective modules 
    • Safe and fault-tolerant systems
    • Operating systems
    • Introduction to collaborative and autonomous robot systems
    • Safe and fault-tolerant systems
    • Solar energy technology
    • Software engineering 1

Specialization or field of study in control and safety technology

  • Elective module

Specialization or field of study Automation Technology/Industry 4.0

  • Cyber-physical systems
  • Safe and fault-tolerant systems
  • Compulsory elective module 
    • Introduction to collaborative and autonomous robot systems
    • Electromagnetic compatibility
    • Solar energy technology
    • Technologies for securing routes (basic module)
5th semester
  • Project planning
  • Interdisciplinary skills (compulsory elective modules)

Specialization or field of study Mechatronics

  • Design engineering
  • Modeling and simulation
  • Compulsory elective modules 
    • Fundamentals of process automation/process analysis
    • IT security and data protection
    • Software engineering 2
    • Fundamentals of soft computing
    • Industry 4.0 methods and applications
    • Control systems/industrial data communication

Specialization or field of study in control and safety technology

  • Technologies for securing routes (advanced module and elective module)

Specialization or field of study Automation technology/Industry 4.0

  • Control systems/industrial data communication
  • Soft computing basics
  • Industry 4.0 methods and applications
  • Compulsory elective module 
    • Fundamentals of process automation/process analysis
    • Modeling and simulation
    • Technologies for securing routes (advanced module)
6th semester
  • Engineering internship

Specialization or field of study in control and safety engineering

  • Control and safety systems (elective module)
7th semester
  • Control engineering II
  • Control Engineering II
  • Pattern recognition and machine learning
  • Project management for engineers

Specialization or field of study Mechatronics

  • Industrial image processing
  • Building automation/energy management

Specialization or field of study Automation technology/Industry 4.0

  • Building automation/energy management
  • Model-based measurement and control methods
8th semester
  • Final module (diploma thesis and defense)
  • Admission requirements
    • General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test.
    • Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business economist, master craftsman or similar. Completion of advanced vocational training in accordance with §17(3) of the SächsHSFG must take part in a counseling interview for general university admission.
  • Target group

    Interested parties with a high school diploma/technical college entrance qualification who would like to actively shape and support the industrial revolution, the implementation of new possibilities and consistent further development. The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in electrical engineering/electronics, computer science and/or physics.

  • Study program

    During the introductory semesters (1st - 3rd semester), the basics for your studies are taught largely independently of your previous knowledge and consolidated in accompanying seminars and various practical experiments.

    The professors' focus here is on imparting knowledge on the one hand and on understanding and comprehension on the other. Accompanying seminars and practical experiments are carried out in small groups with direct supervision by the laboratory staff and professors. This means that individual questions are certainly possible and can be discussed in detail.

    Building on the introductory semesters , the specialist studies begin, in which further in-depth study is made possible. The following specializations are available:

    • Mechatronics
    • Automation technology/Industry 4.0

    The training concept is continued in a similar way to the foundation course (seminars, practical experiments), whereby a practical semester is already planned for practical implementation and gaining initial industrial experience.
    The diploma course ends with the independent diploma thesis in the 8th semester.

  • Career prospects

    As an engineer in mechatronics or automation technology, you can pursue national and international careers. You will learn all the requirements for technical and commercial functions in small, medium-sized and large companies in the field of electrical engineering.

    Examples of positions held by previous students include

    • Project manager (up to overall project management)
    • Development engineer
    • Sales engineer 
    • Production / process engineer
    • Division manager (up to top management) 

     

    In order to optimally prepare you for your future tasks, we will help you achieve the following goals

    • Application of engineering fundamentals and specialist knowledge
    • Creation of practice-oriented links (optimal solution-oriented training for dealing with engineering issues)
    • Team-oriented cooperation / project work
    • Understanding basic economic contexts
    • Networking skills

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Fachstudienberater
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Jens Uwe Müller
j.mueller(at)hszg.de
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.36
+49 3583 612-4795
+49 3583 612-3509
Allgemeine Studienberatung
Madeleine Pohl
stud.info(at)hszg.de
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.21
First floor
+49 3583 612-3055
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