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Mechatronical Test Engineer

  • 01-09-2026
  • Eindhoven
  • EUR3,000
Do you work as a technician in high-tech machine building? Do you notice that mechanical assembly alone is no longer enough? With the Microcredential Mechatronical Test Engineer, you will learn how to validate systems integrally, analyse data and independently perform tests in a Smart Factory environment.

About this course

High-tech systems combine mechanics, electronics and IT. Mechanical inspection alone is no longer sufficient. Companies are looking for technicians who can also test, analyse and improve systems.

In 10 weeks, you will develop into a Mechatronical Test Engineer. You will learn how to perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), analyse faults in connected systems and provide well-founded improvement proposals to engineering.

You will learn in a blended format within a Smart Factory set-up and immediately apply theory to realistic practical cases. You will grow from an assembly technician into a professional who independently validates systems and improves processes.

 

Who the course is for

This microcredential is designed for technical professionals who want to grow with the rapidly changing high-tech industry.

You recognise yourself as:

  • An experienced mechanic or assembly technician (mbo level 3–4 equivalent)
  • Working in high-tech machine building or a cleanroom environment
  • Involved in testing, validation or internal acceptance (FAT)
  • Regularly dealing with faults where mechanics, electronics and IT come together
  • A professional who wants to work more independently and escalate less frequently to Production Engineers


Admission Requirements


  • MBO level 3/4 working and thinking level (or equivalent)

  • Experience as a mechanic (cleanroom level 2–3)

  • Basic knowledge of mechatronics

The course is offered in English as standard. It can also be delivered as an in-company training. A Dutch version is available upon sufficient demand.

 

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A good technician knows how to build something. A good Test Engineer understands why it works and why it sometimes doesn’t. In this course, we teach participants to truly analyse system behaviour.
Marius Drop - Lecturer

 

Content and structure

You will learn in a realistic Smart Factory environment. Theory and practice are directly combined. You work on real-life cases where systems, data and test procedures come together. What you learn can be applied immediately in your own working environment.


You will independently learn to:

  • Prepare and execute a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

  • Verify the mechanical and digital integrity of modules

  • Calibrate and validate sensors and actuators

  • Analyse faults in connected systems

  • Collect, log and visualise data

  • Critically evaluate and improve work instructions

  • Substantiate improvement proposals towards engineering

The difference compared to a traditional assembly technician: you analyse, evaluate and improve processes based on data.



The module lasts 10 weeks and follows a blended learning format:

  • 10 practical sessions in the Smart Factory

  • Online preparation via e-learning

  • Direct application of theory in practical cases

  • Portfolio development with professional assignments

You will work on, among others, a FAT case and a fault analysis in a connected system.



You will learn in a Smart Factory set-up at the Brainport Industries Campus or in a comparable high-tech learning environment at Fontys.

You will work with:

  • Mechatronic modules

  • Network-connected systems

  • Data analysis tools

  • Realistic test set-ups

For in-company participants, the training can take place at your own company location.


After successful completion, you will receive an official Fontys microcredential at NLQF level 5.

NLQF level 5 is comparable to an Associate Degree (AD), a practice-oriented higher professional education level. This means you do not only follow instructions, but independently analyse, evaluate and improve processes.

The pathway towards the full Associate Degree Smart Industry remains open.

 
 

Learning outcomes

After completing this microcredential:

  • You work more independently in testing and validation processes

  • You analyse faults based on data

  • You escalate less frequently to engineering

  • You contribute structural improvements

  • You increase your career development opportunities in high-tech production

You develop from an assembly technician into a Mechatronical Test Engineer.

 
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We see technicians increasingly dealing with systems where mechanics, electronics and software come together. This microcredential strengthens them in their role and makes them more valuable to the team.
Henk Kiela – Lecturer & CEO Probotics

 

Practical information

Costs
EUR3,000
Start date(s)
01-09-2026

Duration and study load

The course lasts 10 weeks and has a total study load of 84 hours (3 ECTS):


  • 40 contact hours (10 sessions of 4 hours)
  • 20 hours self-study and preparation
  • 24 hours assessment and portfolio work

Blended learning approach

Theory is directly applied in practice within an authentic Smart Factory learning environment. Participants also complete online preparation and assignments.

Course dates

The course starts twice per year.

Group size

Maximum 20 participants.

Language

The course is taught in English.

In-company and Dutch option

This course can also be delivered in-company or in Dutch, subject to sufficient participants (minimum 10). Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Certificate

After successful completion, you will receive an official Fontys microcredential certificate.

 

 

Register

Below you will find the start date of this course and a link to register.

Start date(s)

  • Eindhoven
    1 Sep '26, EUR3,000     Register

For individual registration, the group consists of a maximum of 20 participants.

Would you like to follow this training as an in-company programme? Please contact us for tailored options and planning.

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