What are the requirements for this course?
“Formally, the requirement for studying mechatronics is a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or technical college entrance qualification. Anyone with a technical college entrance qualification or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification wishing to study at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) must first take the “Delta” exam.
Other than that, of course, it is good if you enjoy and have an aptitude for maths and physics at school. An interest in technology and maybe some initial technical experiences are beneficial.”
What’s exciting about this course?
“The exciting thing is that you are trained to become an all-rounder almost. Technical development is characterised by an ever greater combination of mechanical and electronic elements, which are brought to life, so to speak, using programmable controllers. That’s why mechatronics is both highly significant, because it combines all of these, and also has excellent prospects for the future.”
What can a mechatronics student expect at Pilz?
“Mechatronics students at Pilz are mainly used in Customer Support International, which provides technical services to our customers as well as our own colleagues. From day one you are involved in real tasks and projects, you are regarded as a full member of the team and are given a high degree of responsibility for your own practical project at an early stage. You get to know different departments during the course of your studies, understand how these work together and therefore have the ideal preparation for starting your career later.”
What are the prospects for mechatronics students at Pilz?
“Pilz trains its apprentices and students according to need. That means that they only take as many students as they will actually need later on, and students are generally employed. After completing their Bachelor’s degree, many go on to study for a Master’s, the paths are all quite individual. Pilz also supports its students and employees on this path.”
What do you recommend to future students?
“It’s an advantage to get information about the course you wish to take at an early stage. You can do this online, on the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) site, or also at careers and training fairs. Representatives of the companies are happy to provide information and are delighted to welcome interested students. Internships, of course, are very helpful, preferably with different companies, so that you can see whether the course is right for you or also to see which company environment you feel most comfortable in.”