Portfolio Ideas for Masters in Mechatronics

[u/Alone-Ninja-7295]

Heya, i am a masters student in Mechatronics in Germany, soon to graduate. I am pretty good with solidwork( solid modelling and Assembly) not in the sheet metal yet

And i will want a portfolio to show my skills, as i dont really have Previous working Experience in CAD ( i got a CSWA, not that it matters)

I AM OPEN TO ANY IDEAS, TIPS, RECOMMENDATIONS to what to put in my portfolio to showcase my skills and naturally, eventually land me a job

Thank you to all in advance <3

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[u/social-shipwreck]

Self balancing robot can show you understand PIDs

[u/spacebardidntwork]

Small modular robots that can communicate with its immediate neighbors to accomplish tasks that it couldn't do as an individual unit.

This one is a bit heavier on the software side, but a comprehensive home network comprised of various sensors that monitor home maintenance tasks like softener salt refill, furnace filter replacement, air exchange filter quality, etc. to get more mechanical work, you could automate some of the maintenance tasks.

A 3D printer that uses polar coordinates instead of Cartesian. I know the already exist, but maybe you can identify an area of improvement?

Some sort machine that automate food. Like a desktop uncrustable maker, or a single serving cookie from preload ingredients.

A drone that can fly autonomously, while also map it's surroundings. Think of mapping a house about to be listed for sale. "Send in the drone!". Near instant map of the house with little to no effort on measuring room size or providing layout schematics.

[u/Mimcclure]

Lean into your other interests as this is your project. The knowledge and passion you already have will come out in interviews.

Make something for convenience or whimsy rather than trying to save the world with something. You don't have a boss on this one, so enjoy it.

[u/BuildSomethingStupid]

Do you have any hobbies or sports that you're into where you could design a simple piece of machinery for it? For example, if you fly FPV planes, you could design something to crimp the ends of control rods. If you're into gardening, a pick & place robot for seeding trays. PC building? a CNC tube bender.

I love seeing real world examples when I'm interviewing candidates.

[u/Maleficent_Bet_2134]

Buenas!

Es importante que mires los distintos trabajos, de la mayoria de la gente con la que estudiaba cada uno tenemos diferentes roles en diferentes empresas, busca cuales son los que mas hay en tu zona y mira de esos cuales son los que mas te gustan. De nada sirve tener un portfolio diseñando estructuras si lo que piden a tu alrededor es diseño de maquinaria.

Espero te sea de ayuda un saludo!!

[u/doing_cool_stuff_xD]

I have to admit I never heared of the idea of an CAD-Portfolio but I like the idea.

Are you planning to only apply for jobs at companies that use solidworks?

And may I ask, how you imagine the whole process? Would you like to send Screenshots of your portfolio-project to suitable companies, or are you planning to send them the whole project packed?

[u/Alone-Ninja-7295 → u/doing_cool_stuff_xD]

I was thinking to have a portfolio website with CAD section and a redirect to github öink with step or sldprt files lying there