Mechatronics and Robotics Engineers (MRE) will be able to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of computer-controlled electro-mechanical systems and products with embedded electronics, sensors, and actuators; these systems and products include but are not limited to, automata, robots, and automation systems. NAU's Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering graduates will be able to secure positions in industry, national labs, or academia, to design, manufacture, and maintain a wide range of computer-interfaced electro-mechanical systems such as autonomous vehicles, drones, medical instrumentation and medical equipment, automated assembly lines, automated sorting lines, farming equipment, etc. The Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering graduates will have a broad spectrum of engineering career opportunities to choose from, including Design and Analysis, Product Development, Technical Support, Product Evaluation, Manufacturing, Sales, Automation, and Control, to just name a few. The fields in which such positions are available include Defense, Renewable Energy, Biotechnology, Medical Equipment and Instrumentation, Transportation, Manufacturing, etc.