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Profile Embedded and Robotica Engineer

Profile Embedded and Robotica Engineer

An Embedded and Robotics Engineer develops and implements integrated systems that combine hardware and software, often within specific, technical devices.

These systems are used in various fields, such as the automotive industry, medical equipment, industrial automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The Embedded and Robotics Engineer focuses on designing efficient, reliable, and secure systems that often need to meet strict requirements, such as limited space, energy consumption, memory capacity, and processing speed.

Embedded and Robotics Engineers develop firmware, select hardware components, and ensure the interaction between different hardware and software components.

Which studios offer this profile?

  1. Smart Cities  (Semester 1 and 2)

Learning outcomes:

Analyzing
The student iteratively and methodically analyzes the functional and non-functional requirements of embedded systems and robotics solutions. The goal is to validate, improve, or identify new solutions that align with the client's requirements and project objectives. The student adopts an inquisitive attitude and applies relevant recognized standards.

Advising
The student provides advice on the most suitable hardware and software architecture, interfaces, and/or implementation choices for embedded systems or robotics, considering energy consumption, performance, technical, and safety requirements. This advice is based on insights gained from analysis, design, or implementation. The student delivers well-founded recommendations in a convincing manner, explicitly addressing the (societal) impact of the proposed choices. The student uses communication tools appropriate to the target audience.

Designing
Based on recommendations or practical research, the student designs systems consisting of integrated hardware and software components and/or their communication for embedded systems or robotics solutions, in coordination with stakeholders. The student applies design methodologies, manufacturing tools, simulation tools, best practices, and/or prototyping for hardware and software integration. The design takes into account the (ethical) implications for stakeholders, with a focus on privacy, safety, sustainability, and inclusion.

Implementing
The student implements the designed prototypes, systems, hardware, software, network integration, robotic controls, and/or embedded applications. The implementation adheres to industry standards and best practices. The student tests the implemented solutions against acceptance criteria and relevant standards and validates them with stakeholders.

Manage & Control
The student manages, monitors, and documents the iterative development process, applying standards for hardware-software integration and safety requirements to ensure and improve the cost, quality, and continuity of the product. The student utilizes tools and a process-based approach. They collaborate constructively and communicate proactively with stakeholders to manage and safeguard the development and/or management process quality. The student takes responsibility for their own contribution to the collaboration and final outcome.

Personal Leadership
The student demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset by recognizing opportunities, taking initiative, and engaging collaboration partners and stakeholders. They inspire others by sharing knowledge and insights. The student steers their own learning process, can justify their choices, and reflects on their development. They actively seek feedback from multiple sources.