{"id":14992,"date":"2025-01-31T15:55:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14992&#038;preview_id=14992"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:54:43","slug":"mechatronics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mechatronics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology (MSET)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14992_7552a9-b6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14992_b2e3a5-00\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Mechatronics is the applied engineering study of industrial systems. These systems can range from simple baking ovens to elaborate machinery for high-volume production of components. Every system contains mechanical, electrical, or fluid-powered building blocks. Mechatronics students learn the fundamentals of these individual components through fundamental math, measurement techniques, computer aided design (CAD), and problem-solving skills. These individual components are then integrated using programming, networking and coding to create working automation systems. A mechatronics education spans multiple disciplines so a mechatronics engineering technician can design, build and analyze an entire standalone automation system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does a graduate of Mechatronics do?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The careers for our graduates are very diverse, partly due to the multiple focus areas we offer. Many of our graduates are working with design and automation, whether it be in a design firm, a part manufacturer or a truck assembler. CAD graduates find employment in 2D and 3D design. Electronics graduates work in positions such as industrial maintenance and utility company roles. An emerging area of employment is in biotechnology companies performing equipment repair and calibration. Agricultural robotics is on the rise and in need of technicians. Autonomous delivery and electric vehicle design and maintenance is just around the corner.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduates have found employment at:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cardinal Glass, Optical Cable, Plastics One (P1 Technologies), MAAG (formally Gala), Steel Dynamics, AEP, Elbit, Metalsa, Trinity (Proampac), Dynax, Marvin Windows, ALTEC, Mack Trucks&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdbj7.com\/2023\/04\/12\/hometown-jobs-mechatronics-program-virginia-western-community-college-prepares-students-advanced-manufacturing-careers\/\">Watch the WDBJ7 Hometown Jobs report on Mechatronics at Virginia Western<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3488&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/design-engineering\/\">MSET: Design Engineering Specialization<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mset-electrical-engineering\/\">MSET: Electrical Engineering Specialization<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/technology-in-mechatronics\/\">Mechatronics: Technology in Mechatronics<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mechatronics-advanced-technology\/\">Mechatronics: Advanced Technology in Mechatronics<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/autonomous-vehicle-technology\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Technology<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/cad\/\">Computer Aided Drafting &amp; Design<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer Agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western has entered into the following agreements specific to the Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Agreements<\/a> page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Dominion University: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-2027-vwcc-mechatronicssystems-to-MFET.pdf\">Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology to BS in Engineering Technology<\/a>&nbsp;(Manufacturing Engineering Technology) (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Dominion University: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VWCC_MECHtoMET.pdf\">Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology to BS in Engineering Technology<\/a>&nbsp;(Mechanical Engineering Technology) (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe Farm Steward Project<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/SFS-Farmer-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a Certified Safe Farm Steward sign\" class=\"wp-image-14993\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western Community College is the only institution in Virginia qualified to certify your farm as a Safe Farm Steward. This free certification is provided by the University of Kentucky and recognizes a farm&#8217;s commitment to Safe Farm Stewardship. As most agricultural injuries occur from large equipment, it never hurts to have a new pair of eyes go over your equipment with you and point out future safety risks that could injure you or a loved one. Learn more about the purpose and process on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/safefarmsteward.org\/\">Safe Farm Steward website<\/a>. Ready to certify your farm or nominate someone else&#8217;s farm to become a Safe Farm Steward? Get started by clicking the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/p6UU8HQJQMiU9HBn8\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#18284a\">Apply to be a Safe Farm Steward<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\r\nOur Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom.\r\n\r\nExamples of Credit for Prior Learning include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Certifications and licensures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Military and law enforcement training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work-based learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>National or institutional examinations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workforce training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/cpl\/\">Click here to learn more about Credit for Prior Learning<\/a>.\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14992_f9018e-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9, .kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 h1, .kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 h2, .kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 h3, .kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 h4, .kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 h5, .kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14992_e5c63b-f9 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">68<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. David Berry<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Professor, Mechatronics<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:dberry@virginiawestern.edu\">dberry@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6240<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0STEM ST209C<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>George Studtmann<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Instructor, Engineering<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:gstudtmann@virginiawestern.edu\">gstudtmann@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6735<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0STEM ST209D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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