Department of Aerospace, Mechanical and Electronics Engineering Employability Statements

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automated Systems

The BEng (Hons) in Robotics and Automated Systems is a unique programme that is based on three pillars: Electronics, Mechanical and Computing, and is designed to produce an adaptable graduate capable of working across present and future industries where robotic and automated systems are employed. The aim is to develop theoretical and applied skills in the area of robotics and automation engineering where candidates will learn about the overall design of robotic and automated systems and their application to real world problems. 

An ever-increasing number of companies are turning to robotics as a means of boosting productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Industrial robots and automated systems continue to grow in importance within manufacturing and industrial production systems as companies leverage their ability to advance manufacturing, increase production and maximize profit. Robots have an impressive range of applications e.g. packaging, welding, painting, machining, inspecting parts to name a few and find application in almost every industry such as pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, healthcare, agricultural etc.  

Graduates of this programme will have competence and skill in designing, building, testing, and maintaining the hardware and software elements that constitute robotic and automated systems particularly those in the manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial environments.  

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Electronics

Excellent career prospects exist for graduates within the medical devices sector in Ireland and abroad. The global medical devices market in 2020 was valued at €390 Billion. Ireland is one of Europe’s largest MedTech hotspots, which is home to 300+ companies that employ over 32,000 people, which is the highest number of MedTech personnel per capita in Europe. Exports of medical devices and diagnostic products now represent 8% of Ireland's total merchandise exports, which is worth €12.6 Billion annually. Medtech companies require a continuous supply of graduates with electronic engineering skills and domain knowledge of the medical devices sector.

Employment roles include: (i) Research and development (R&D); (ii) Design of electronic circuits and systems for medical technologies; (iii) Advanced manufacturing processes; (iv) Specialist rehabilitation engineering; (v) Wearable and connected health products; (vi) Clinical medicine & pharmaceutical products; (vii) Engineering consultancy on biomedical technologies.

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Master of Engineering in Industrial Networks & Cybersecurity

Graduates of this Level 9 Master of Engineering in Industrial Networks & Cybersecurity (and Postgraduate Diploma) will acquire the knowledge and technical expertise to work cross-functionally and manage complex industrial networks and cyber security zones throughout the entire lifecycle of a manufacturing process project. They will have the skill sets to

Work and collaborate with COO and CISO, operations engineers, IT engineers as well as vendors and information security consultants.

Analyse, design, interpret performance data, pinpoint improvement strategies, and understand the network and the cyber security cybersecurity threat landscape.

Develop the skill and technical knowledge to be the focal point within the industrial operations team for networks and cybersecurity.

In addition to the development of organisation-specific competencies, programme participants will develop core competencies, which enhance their employability.  These include learning to learn and becoming an independent learner, adaptability, critical and ethical reasoning, written and oral communications, collaboration and team working, creativity and problem-solving.

This programme will provide graduates with a well-rounded education in the many facets of the industrial manufacturing field. This is essential hands-on experience required by manufacturing businesses that have stringent cybersecurity requirements under the European Union (EU) Directive on security of Network and Information Systems.

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Master of Engineering in Flight Test Engineering

Graduates from the Master of Engineering in Flight Test Engineering (and Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering) will acquire the knowledge and technical expertise to work cross functionally and manage complex test campaigns throughout the entire lifecycle of a Flight Test project. They will have the skill sets to

  • Work and collaborate with test pilots, design engineers, technicians, certifying staff.
  • Analyse, design, interpret performance data, pinpoint improvement strategies, and understand safety and ethical requirements related to the flight test.
  • Develop the skill and technical knowledge to be part of the test team.

In addition to the development of organisation-specific competences, programme participants will develop core competences, which enhance their employability. These include learning to learn and becoming an independent learner, adaptability, critical and ethical reasoning, written and oral communications, collaboration and team working, creativity and problem-solving.

Areas of employment could include duties in designing, constructing and testing aircraft, working in a research capacity to evaluate equipment for aircraft design and manufacture. Other possible career paths that exist are:

  • Avionics Engineer

  • Mechanical Systems Engineer

  • Navigation Engineer

  • Systems Test Engineer

  • Flight Control Engineer

  • Airworthiness Engineer

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Master of Engineering in Applied Materials

Graduates of this programme will acquire the knowledge and technical expertise to work cross functionally and manage complex product improvement campaigns throughout the entire lifecycle product design in an Industry 4/0/5.0 environment. They will have the skill sets to

  • Work and collaborate with project managers, design engineers, skilled-trade employees, certifying staff.
  • Analyse, design, interpret performance data, pinpoint improvement strategies, and understand safety and ethical requirements related to sustainable materials usage, resourcing, and deployment.
  • Develop the skill and technical knowledge to be the focal point of the team.

In addition to the development of organisation-specific competences, programme participants will develop core competences, which enhance their employability. These include learning to learn and becoming an independent learner, adaptability, critical and ethical reasoning, written and oral communications, collaboration and team working, creativity and problem-solving.

Additional areas of employment could include duties in designing, constructing and testing new products and product improvements, working in a research capacity to evaluate materials and equipment for design and manufacture or recommending improvements in testing equipment. Other possible career paths that exist are:

  • Materials Scientist
  • Design Engineer
  • Design Manager
  • Failure Analysis Engineer
  • Product Designer
  • Critical Resource Management (CRM) Consultant
  • Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing
  • Engineering services

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in TV and Media

The BSc (Honours) in TV and Media production graduates emerge with a combination of core critical and practical skills making them highly employable. Problem-solving, communication, critical analysis and collaborative skills, are just some of the areas fostered on the TV and Media programme and are all core competencies for a number of employment sectors. Graduates of the TV and Media programme also develop key technical skills in the area of production which include proficiency in all aspects of studio and location shooting, capturing sound, post-production expertise in the Adobe Suite and AVID editing, as well as web design and entrepreneurship. There is an extensive range of career options open to graduates of this programme. These include roles with broadcasters, film productions, social media platforms, online content creators, researchers, producers, communication strategists and entrepreneurs.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aerospace Engineering

Graduates from this programme are sought after by employers as they have a practical workplace informed education. The students benefit from hands on experience with a fleet of aircraft available in the on campus dedicated Centre for Aerospace Engineering which also hosts a wind tunnel and avionics workshop. Students develop skills using industry standard design tools such as CATIA, ANSYS and MATLAB.    

An elective Industrial Placement is part of the Programme. Students are given opportunities to develop their graduate attributes and their employability skills throughout the programme, through interaction with colleagues, as part of teams and through individual projects by researching relevant topics and presenting the outcomes to the wider group. Graduates of this programme play a vital role in developing new technologies and systems in the aerospace industry.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering

Electronic Engineering is the field of study which deals with the systems that underlie our modern world. Electronic systems are at the heart of everyday life at home, at work, in our cars and in our mobile devices and entertainment systems. As smart electronics continue to evolve, electronic engineers will increasingly play a vital role in all our lives designing, testing, installing and maintaining electronic systems in business, entertainment, health, security, computing, communications and many other areas.

The course combines theory with practical projects to give students a thorough understanding of the discipline. Students complete industry focused projects in year 3 and 4, applying their knowledge to solve real world problems. The electronics industry is predicted to grow and offers excellent employment prospects due to the proliferation of mobile phones, autonomous vehicles and other advances in technology. Past graduates are employed as electronic system designers, development engineers, communications engineers, technical sales and marketing to name but a few.  

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering

Graduates of the mechanical engineering degree have an exciting and varied array of career opportunities both in Ireland and abroad. Past students of the programme have found employment in engineering, manufacturing, science, technology and research to name but a few sectors. Graduates are also highly sought after by financial institutions. Students are given the opportunity to develop ties with industry during their 3rd and 4th year projects and through the industrial placement elective. Undergraduates develop skills using industry standard design tools such as Solidworks and ANSYS. Pupils will also become familiar with advanced machining technologies through 5 axis CNC machining. Mechanical engineers work in a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, automation, biotechnology, electrical/electronic, energy, environmental and manufacturing. Graduates commonly work for industry, government, consultancy or research centers. 

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