Career Option in Automation

First came mechanization. The next step is automation, robotization or industrial automation or control: which is the use of control systems such as computers to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. Mechanization was the use of machinery to reduce physical work; automation reduces the need for human sensory and mental requirements as well. Processes and systems can also be automated.

To become a Professional in the Automation industry one should have a graduate degree (B.E) or at least a diploma in Automation. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by private and government colleges in India and abroad.

For graduate application: 10 +2 (Higher Secondary students) with any group as the majors can choose Bachelor degree in Automation (B.E).
For postgraduate application: B.E / B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/Chemical Engineering/ Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Control/ Computer Science.

The course duration for the various programs is as follows:
Diploma in Automation is two years.

• B.E (Instrumentation & Industrial Automation) is around four years.
• M.E, M.Sc is two years.

The total expense for doing Bachelor in Automation is as follows

B.E - Rs.45, 000/ per year - (4 Years)
M.E/ M.Sc - Rs.65, 000/ per year - (2 Years)

Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the colleges administration.

After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for postgraduation Diploma or M.Sc in Industrial Automation.

Almost all the deemed and general university offer Bachelor degree in Automation. For details on colleges please visit www.StudyGuideIndia.com

Creativity and marketing are the two main criteria determining the career success for a professional.

Sr. Automation Test Engineer
Industrial Automation & Motion Control
Lead Automation Engineer
Consulting Engineer in Automation.    

The salary can be from Rs.10, 000 to Rs.18, 000 for starters and increases with experience and knowledge.

The Society is interested in both applied and theoretical issues in robotics and automation. Automation includes the use of automated methods in various applications, for example, factory, office, home, laboratory automation, or transportation systems to improve performance and productivity.

Web site link: http://www.ieee-ras.org/