Students must have a good prior education in mathematics, physics, chemistry and drawing. The ability to observe and analyse, the ability and speed to calculate numbers and solve quantifiable problems, as well as logical and abstract reasoning are also very important. The ability to establish relationships between the observed reality and its description through mathematical models is also highly desirable.
Personal initiative, team cooperation skills, personal work organization, ability to work under pressure, leadership, responsibility and interest in the practical application of knowledge to solve real problems are highly appreciated. Finally, manual skills in the handling of instruments or equipment will be widely used during and after studies.
It is also recommended that students have basic knowledge of English, equivalent to that acquired at the high school level and required in the University Entrance Exams.
The Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering qualifies graduates to practice the regulated profession of Industrial Technical Engineer, specializing in Industrial Electronics (Order CIN/351/2009, of February 9). Graduates are fully competent to draft and sign projects and to manage the activities covered by them; to carry out measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, expert reports, studies, and reports; to teach in both the private and public sectors or government agencies; and to manage all types of industries or operations.
More specifically, this degree qualifies you to carry out professional activities such as: developing industrial control and automation systems, robotic systems and analog, digital and power electronic instruments; designing and programming equipment used in installations (electrical, air conditioning, fluid, security…); modeling and simulating systems, and maintaining industrial processes and installations, managing industrial companies in the field of electronics and automation; and dedicating yourself to teaching and research.
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