Informational Interview Part 1 - 6008ENG Mechatronics Engineering

This assignment presents a mechatronics engineering student's informational interview, focusing on career development. The student outlines the goals of the interview, which is to gather data and knowledge regarding the mechatronics field. The assignment details the student's attempts to contact potential interviewees, including CEOs and managers from various mechatronics companies. Contact methods and response records are provided. Furthermore, the assignment includes a comprehensive list of planned interview questions categorized by topic, such as job contents, career paths, required skills, and technology applications, aiming to gain insights into the industry and future career prospects. The goal is to understand industry practices, job requirements, and potential career opportunities for a mechatronics graduate.

Student ID
Student Name
Informational Interview Part 1
1. Goals of my informational interview
Interview is a conversation between interviewer and interviewee with a proper exchange of information. My interview is related to my major
mechatronics engineering. I have reached to many senior management individuals from different companies to gather information regarding my major.
The purpose of my interview is gather data and information related to the mechatronics. I have approached to several senior managers and CEO of
mechatronics companies. I have queried them related to job related questions, questions related to career options in their company. I have asked questions
related to their on-going projects and upcoming projects. The main goal of my interview is gathering data and knowledge related to mechatronics for my
development of career.
2. Finding my interviewees
Complete this section for total 10 marks. Describe your contact attempts. Add or delete rows when it is appropriate.
Who to interview Occupation and
company
How to contact them Record of contact attempts
Mr Jonathan Smith CEO, GHD company
(Level4, 211 Victoria
Square Adelaide, South
Australia 5000)
Email and Phone I contacted him by email on 7 July and he replied me on
15 July. He can attend the interview. On 22 July, I called
him to lock the time and venue of interview.
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Student ID
Student Name
Mr. Kristopher
William
CEO, Freelance Robotics
Pty Ltd
2/38 Neumann Rd,
Capalaba QLD 4157,
Australia
[phone]
Phone I called him on 5 July and he answered that my call
regarding an interview. However, he was busy in his
work and neglected for the interview.
Ms. Augustine Perry Senior Manager, TME
Systems Pty Ltd
11 Louise Ave, Ingleburn
NSW 2565, Australia
[phone]
Email I mailed her on 8 July for an informational interview. She
replied my mail on 10 July and agreed for the interview.
Mr. Tony Anthony Manager, Freelance
Robotics Pty Ltd
2/38 Neumann Rd,
Capalaba QLD 4157,
Australia
[phone]
Personal Visit I took an appointment on 7 July and visited his company
on 8 July for a proposal of an interview. He positively
talked with me and agreed for the interview. 25 July was
finalized for the interview with him.
Mr. Steve Roberts General Manager, MCS Email I mailed him on 10 July regarding the interview and again
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Student ID
Student Name
Consulting
suite 7/380 Pennant Hills
Rd, Pennant Hills NSW
2120, Australia
Ph: [phone]
send an acknowledgement mail. Then he replied me on
15 July and agreed for the interview.
Mr. John Kary CEO, Fast Automation
Pty Ltd
3/2 Eden Park Dr, Macquarie
Park NSW 2113, Australia
Ph: [phone]
Phone I directly called him and took an appointment for visiting
his office on 11 July. He agreed for the interview to be
held on 17 July.
Mr. Patrick Johnson CEO, Automation
Mechatronics
17/148 Chesterville Rd,
Moorabbin VIC 3189,
Australia
Email I mailed him on 13 July and he replied me on 15 July and
agreed for interview on 21 July.
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Student ID
Student Name
Ph- [phone]
3. Planning my questions
Complete this section for total 10 marks. Add or delete rows when it is appropriate.
What I would like to know Questions to gather this information Potential follow-up questions
Job contents Could you please describe your daily work? What is your responsibility in this project?
Job related As a mechatronic student, what I have to
know for getting a job in this field?
What are main topics and matters in this
field?
Career related What is the future of a mechatronic graduate
student?
Is there any scope in your company as based
on my qualification?
Knowledge centric What are main key points that a mechatronic
graduate student need to know?
How you may help such mechatronic
students?
Job related What would you suggest a mechatronic Is here any bright future in mechatronic
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Student ID
Student Name
graduate student for a bright future? branch?
Work field What projects are mainly done in
mechatronic industry?
What kind of projects your company
performs?
Professional skills What professional skills are required by a
mechatronic graduate student?
What would you suggest me to acquire?
Major related What are applications of PLC and Logic card
in industry?
How these things are used in your projects?
Major related What is the meaning of certification of cost? What its use in industry?
Technology related How temperature compensation is achieved
in strain gauges?
Does your company work on strain gauge
projects?
Technology related Which pressure transducers are used for
pressure measurement?
Can you please explain a little more?
Technology related What are different types of column based on
loading?
Is there any application of this in your
projects?
General What is the scope of career growth in your
company?
Is your company looking for new
mechatronic graduates?
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