Part of Canada's largest engineering school, the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering department at the University of Waterloo is home to 2,400 undergraduates, 400 graduate students, faculty and staff.
Our programs are designed to produce skilled problem solvers, leaders and innovators able to create mechanical systems and electro-mechanical designs that impact industries and improve the world.
- First Canadian university with a full undergraduate Mechatronics Engineering program.
- First in the country to offer interdisciplinary research and collaborative programs in nanotechnology engineering.
Research
Research in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Waterloo has a global impact. Waterloo is Canada's largest university for automotive research.
Department Seminars
Learn more about Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering past and current seminars and events. Information on Departmental, PhD and MASc events.
Career Opportunities
Check out our available faculty positions and consider working at the most sought-after engineering school in the country. Read more about department-specific opportunities.
News
Researchers create hydgrogel that helps heal damaged tissue
Inspired by sea cucumbers' ability to change the stiffness of their bodies, a pair of Waterloo researchers created a gel that could help repair damaged tendons and soft tissues. All without leaving material behind.
Professor Emerita awarded highest honours in fire protection engineering
Dr. Beth Weckman (BASc ‘79, MASc ‘82, PhD ‘87) was recognized with two of the highest honours in fire protection engineering. These recognitions reflect her career and research advancing fire safety for people, infrastructure, and buildings.
Mechatronics student named a 2026 Cansbridge Fellow
A mechatronics student has earned a national fellowship that supports global leadership and entrepreneurship called the Cansbridge Fellowship.