Why study processing engineering?
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If you are curious about the prospects offered by the degree programme, this is the right place for you. A student and a graduate talk about their experiences during their studies as well as internship and job opportunities. © VAT/Parschat
What is processing technology?
Processing technology deals with the development of technological processes, machines and systems for the production, packaging and recycling of consumer goods. The aim is to find technological solutions in a dynamic field between the global supply situation, ecological and economic sustainability and demographic and social factors.
What does the course offer?
The course provides knowledge and working methods on
- Fundamentals and methods of processing natural and synthetic materials (e.g. films, papers, food...)
- Fundamentals of machine structures, systems, influences on flexibility, reliability, efficiency
- Processing machines/plants (design, construction, simulation, project planning)
- Hygienic design of processes and machines
The course also offers
- Practical relevance through close contact with industry
- internships
What opportunities do you have after graduation?
Processing machine construction
- Development/optimization, production, planning, commissioning and support of processing machines and systems
- (Pre-) developers, designers, service engineers
- Management staff
Processing industry
- Selection, implementation and operation of processing machines and systems, primarily for the production of mass-produced goods
- Project and production engineers
- Technical managers
research
- independent institutes
- research institutes
- Further qualifications, e.g. doctorate
public authorities
- professional associations
- Activity as an expert
Contact person:
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Dr.-Ing. Uta Weiß
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