Industrial Computing

UPES offers a study program in industrial engineering to train engineers with qualities sought after by companies, capable of acquiring skills such as:

• Gaining advanced knowledge of computing theories, methods, practices and scientific tools for engineering.
• Applying computing engineering to analyze, solve and optimize complex problems in practical engineering fields.
• Acquiring knowledge of new trends and advances in emerging computing technologies and research areas.
• Developing knowledge of modern computing hardware and software systems.
• Acquiring and applying the principles of relevant AI subfields to design and implement AI solutions.
• Identifying appropriate hardware, software, and tools to solve a given data engineering problem.
• Designing, developing, and optimizing complex industrial control systems.
• Enabling the design, implementation, and testing of embedded systems for industrial applications.
• Developing the required soft and foreign language communicative as well as managerial skills.
• Acquiring leadership, self-development skills, as well as critical and innovative thinking.

An industrial computing engineer possesses technical skills that enable them to design, develop, and manage computer systems within the industry. Here are some careers that match this profile:

• Industrial Automation Engineer: Design, implement, and maintain automated systems in industrial environments using computer technologies to control production processes.
• Embedded Systems Engineer: Work on the design and development of embedded software and hardware in industrial equipment, such as sensors, robots, machine tools, etc.
• Control Systems Engineer: Design control and supervision systems for industrial processes, using computer technologies to monitor and regulate machinery and equipment.
• Industrial Maintenance Engineer: Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of computer systems used in industry, ensuring equipment's proper functioning and minimizing downtime.
• Industrial Optimization Consultant: Work as a consultant to help companies optimize their production processes using appropriate computer solutions.
• Systems Integration Engineer: Integrate different computer systems in the industrial context, ensuring compatibility, interaction, and overall smooth operation.
• Industrial Cybersecurity Engineer: Specialize in protecting industrial computer systems from security threats by developing strategies and solutions to prevent cyberattacks.
• Industrial IT Manager: Hold leadership or management positions, supervising technical teams and implementing computer solutions in the industrial context.

These various careers provide opportunities for industrial computing engineers to work in various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical production, manufacturing, and more. Skills in computing, electronics, automation, robotics, and process management are highly valued in these roles.