Associatie KU Leuven

Electromechanics (Campus Geel)

Electromechanics

Academic calendar

ECTS Programme schedule

About Electromechanics

Electromechanics is a broad and exciting field. It can be applied everywhere: industrial design, the preparation of industrial production, the design of heating and air conditioning installations, and energy systems. Knowledge of materials, layout techniques, applied mechanics and thermodynamics, electronics, automation and electro technology is of major importance. You learn to take into account requirements for an economic, safe and environmentally conscious management.

Options:

 

Automation

Course content
In the ‘automation’ option more emphasis is placed on the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic drive, and power electronics. You will also learn techniques for automating and regulating systems and processes.

Work placement
A three-months’ work placement will offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and prove that you can indeed put the acquired knowledge into practice.

Job opportunities

  • Design of new machines or production methods
  • Product development
  • Leader of a production department
  • Technical advisor
  • Provision of training (in a company or in education)
  • Leader of a maintenance department
  • Technical-commercial job

Electromechanics

Course content
In the ‘electromechanics’ option more attention is paid to the computer assisted design of products and machines, the application of new materials and modern production techniques, and robotics and CAD/CAM systems.

Work placement
A three-months’ work placement will offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and prove that you can indeed put the acquired knowledge into practice.

Job opportunities

  • Design of new machines or production methods
  • Product development
  • Leader of a production department
  • Technical advisor
  • Provision of training (in a company or in education)
  • Leader of a maintenance department
  • Technical-commercial job