Meisterprüfung Mechatronik study plan
Meisterprüfung Mechatronik · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Mechatronic Systems and Components & Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Map the signal chain of a mechatronic system (sensor, controller, actuator) and label at least 12 components with their functions
Calculate series, parallel and mixed resistor networks and verify results with a simulation or multimeter
Explain the operating principle of inductive, capacitive and optical proximity sensors and select one for a given task
Draw a wiring diagram for a 24 V DC motor circuit with protective elements and justify each device
Your checkpoint
A 6-page annotated system sketch plus a solved problem set of 10 circuit calculations with measured verification values
Mechatronic Systems and Components & Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Analyse a complete mechatronic subsystem (e.g. belt drive with motor and encoder) and document interfaces between mechanical, electrical and control parts
Apply Kirchhoff's laws and Thevenin equivalent circuits to solve three real-world measurement scenarios
Describe the function of relays, contactors, frequency inverters and motor protection switches and wire a simple control cabinet layout
Interpret datasheets of two sensors and one actuator and extract the five key selection parameters
Your checkpoint
A subsystem analysis report (8 pages) including interface table, circuit diagrams and a component selection matrix comparing three alternatives
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics & Control Engineering and Automation Technology
Calculate forces, moments and stresses in statically determinate beams and brackets used in machine frames
Select bearings and shafts for a given load case using catalogue data and safety factors
Model a simple mechanical drive (mass-spring-damper) and derive its transfer function
Explain the difference between open-loop and closed-loop control and identify both in a given machine sequence
Your checkpoint
A design calculation dossier (6 pages) with free-body diagrams, bearing and shaft selection, and the derived transfer function of the drive
Control Engineering and Automation Technology & Maintenance, Diagnostics and Repair
Tune a PID controller for a temperature or speed loop using the Ziegler-Nichols method and document the step response
Interpret a PLC program (ladder or structured text) and trace a fault through a given sequence
Set up a preventive maintenance plan for a mechatronic system with intervals, tasks and spare-part lists
Apply a systematic diagnostic procedure (symptom, hypothesis, test, conclusion) to two simulated faults
Your checkpoint
A documented PID tuning experiment with before/after step-response curves plus a one-page maintenance schedule for a chosen machine
Maintenance, Diagnostics and Repair & Technical Documentation, Standards and Safety
Perform a root-cause analysis on a drive failure using the 5-Why and Ishikawa methods and derive corrective actions
Select and justify measurement instruments for vibration, temperature and current diagnostics
Identify the relevant standards and safety requirements (e.g. machinery directive, risk assessment, emergency stop categories) for a given system
Write a risk assessment for one workstation including protective measures and residual risks
Your checkpoint
A fault diagnosis report (5 pages) with evidence, root cause, corrective action, and a completed risk assessment form for one workstation
Technical Documentation, Standards and Safety & Business Administration and Cost Management
Create a complete technical documentation package (drawing set, bill of materials, operating instructions excerpt) for a small assembly
Calculate the cost of a maintenance intervention including labour, material, downtime and overhead
Compare two investment options using payback period and net present value and recommend one
Explain the role of quality management (ISO 9001) and document one improvement measure with measurable KPIs
Your checkpoint
A business case one-pager with cost breakdown, investment comparison and a QM improvement proposal including KPIs
Vocational Training and Apprentice Supervision & Professional Practice, Law and Quality Management
Design a 45-minute training session for an apprentice on a mechatronic topic, including learning objectives and assessment
Explain the legal framework for apprentices (training contract, duties, probation, termination) and answer five case questions
Apply relevant workplace law (occupational safety, working time, liability) to two realistic scenarios
Prepare a structured feedback conversation using a recognised model and role-play it
Your checkpoint
A complete training session plan with materials and assessment rubric plus written answers to five legal case questions
Mechatronic Systems and Components & Control Engineering and Automation Technology & Maintenance, Diagnostics and Repair
Complete a full timed mock exam covering all nine domains and score at least 70%
Review every incorrect answer from the mock exam and close knowledge gaps with targeted notes
Rehearse the practical project presentation (system, diagnostics, documentation) and incorporate feedback
Consolidate a one-page formula and standards cheat sheet for final revision
Your checkpoint
A scored mock exam with error analysis log and a final one-page revision sheet covering all domains
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain and sketch the complete signal chain of a mechatronic system and solve basic circuit calculations without reference, verified by the subsystem report
Week 4: Can tune a PID loop and interpret a PLC sequence; maintenance plan and tuning experiment are complete and self-assessed against a checklist
Week 6: Can produce a standards-compliant documentation package and a justified business case; risk assessment and cost calculation pass peer or tutor review
Week 8: Mock exam score of at least 70% across all domains, all errors analysed, and presentation rehearsed with feedback documented