Graduate's employment
Graduates of the SMART Engineering program possess a broad range of skills and knowledge that open the door to diverse professional opportunities. They can find employment in multinational corporations, rapidly growing startups, or even in their own entrepreneurial ventures. Thanks to a solid theoretical foundation, practical experience, and a multidisciplinary approach, they are well-prepared to meet the challenges of modern mechanical engineering and related fields.
Examples of career opportunities:
• Design and Development – Junior Design Engineer, CAD Designer, Development Engineer, Project Designer
• Manufacturing Technologies and Industrial Automation – Process Engineer, Manufacturing Technologist, Automation Engineer, 3D Printing Specialist
• Quality, Maintenance, and Diagnostics – Quality Engineer, Operations Technician
• Project Management and Innovation – Junior Project Manager, Innovation Process Specialist, Specialized Sales Engineer
Graduates also can continue in follow-up master’s studies, specializing in advanced engineering disciplines or expanding their competencies in management.
The SMART Engineering program enables graduates to gain employment in prestigious companies active in the development, production, distribution, and service of engineering products. Key employers include:
ABB s.r.o., Alliance Laundry CE s.r.o., AVL Moravia s.r.o., BORCAD cz s.r.o., BONATRANS GROUP a.s., Bosch Group (Robert Bosch odbytová s.r.o.), Brembo Czech s.r.o., Brano Group a.s., Brose CZ spol. s r.o., Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o., ČEZ, a. s., Česká zbrojovka a.s., Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o., Dormer Pramet s.r.o., Edwards s.r.o., EVEKTOR, spol. s r.o., EXCALIBUR ARMY spol. s r.o., Hanon Systems Autopal Services s.r.o., HELLA AUTOTECHNIK NOVA, s.r.o, Honeywell Aerospace Olomouc s.r.o., Huisman Czech Republic s.r.o., Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o., JOB AIR Technic a.s., JTEKT Bearings Czech Republic s.r.o., KOMA - Industry s.r.o., LINET spol. s r.o., MATERIÁLOVÝ A METALURGICKÝ VÝZKUM s.r.o., Meopta - optika, s.r.o., Miele technika s.r.o., M.L.S. Holice, spol. s r.o., Mondelez CR Biscuit Production s.r.o., MUBEA - HZP s.r.o., PO Lighting Czech, s.r.o., První brněnská strojírna Velká Bíteš, a. s., Shape Steel a.s., Siemens Mobility, s.r.o., SIGMA GROUP a.s., ŠKODA AUTO a.s., Škoda Transportation a.s., Solar Global a.s., SSI Schäfer s.r.o., TATRA TRUCKS a.s., TEMEX, spol. s r.o., Třinecké železárny, a. s., VÍTKOVICE, a.s., Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic s.r.o., VKV Tools s.r.o., VOP CZ, s.p., VYNCKE s.r.o.
Study aims
The aim of the SMART Engineering program is to prepare graduates for independent and creative solutions to complex technical problems in the field of modern mechanical engineering. To achieve this goal, the curriculum focuses on building a strong theoretical foundation in the natural sciences essential for engineering, along with the development of professional expertise particularly in design, manufacturing technologies, and mechatronics. Emphasis is placed on connecting theoretical knowledge with practice through laboratory exercises and projects, enabling students to gain hands-on experience with modern tools and technologies used in industry.
After completing two years of study, students select the topic of their final thesis within a specialized area that best reflects their professional interests, focusing on solving a specific technical problem. The thesis includes a review of relevant literature and current trends in the field. The conclusion of the program involves a comprehensive assessment of knowledge in design, manufacturing technologies, and mechatronics, with particular emphasis on the defense of the final thesis.
The program also prepares graduates for work in an international environment through English language training, exchange programs, and cooperation with foreign institutions. Graduates acquire a broad professional foundation of knowledge and skills that gives them flexibility in specializing across various areas of mechanical engineering, while also equipping them for multidisciplinary collaboration and further professional development in industrial practice or advanced studies.
Graduate's knowledge
Graduates possess deep knowledge in theoretical disciplines such as statics, engineering materials, mechanics of materials, rigid body mechanics, thermomechanics, and fluid mechanics, as well as expertise in practical disciplines, including design, manufacturing technologies, and mechatronics, which are essential for formulating and solving complex engineering problems in contemporary technical practice. They are capable of independently and reliably addressing these problems using differential and integral calculus or numerical methods. More complex aspects of solutions can be algorithmized, programmed, and optimized using methods such as optimization techniques and artificial intelligence to find the most suitable solution.
Their knowledge encompasses the entire production process, from initial product design through technology selection and production planning to quality assessment. All professional knowledge and methodological procedures are reinforced during studies through practical examples. The program leverages close cooperation with industrial partners, both in organizing and delivering the curriculum and in addressing technical challenges within final theses.
Graduate's skills
Graduates possess broad professional skills and experience in mechanical engineering, with proficiency in applying modern methods. They are capable not only of designing individual machine components but also of developing larger assemblies, including creating 3D models, basic simulations, and precise technical drawings. Additionally, they can ensure the operational reliability of equipment and diagnose potential faults.
Graduates can design appropriate manufacturing technologies, select suitable surface treatments, and verify products through metrology, whether using traditional measurements or modern techniques such as 3D scanning. They can optimize and automate processes and effectively apply artificial intelligence, understanding both its principles and practical implementation.
They are skilled in preparing, conducting, evaluating, and documenting laboratory or technical experiments, testing new manufacturing procedures, and collaborating on technological changes and innovation activities. Graduates are also prepared to utilize virtual reality and additive technologies for rapid prototyping, enabling them to efficiently transform their ideas into practical solutions.
Graduate's general competence
Graduates can present the results of their work in both Czech and English. With a broad understanding of the technical problems they address, they can make qualified decisions, stand by their conclusions, and defend them before both professional and general audiences. They are team players who understand the dynamics of a group and the significance of individual roles, and they are capable of leading small teams.
Graduates of the program are individuals with a versatile technical education, an open mind, and a desire to continue learning and deepening their knowledge. The skills and knowledge they acquire enable them to specialize in follow-up master’s studies or to directly apply their expertise in practice in junior positions across design, manufacturing technologies, mechatronics, transportation, maintenance, quality management, and project management.