Experience what it's like to automate production processes... Become a System Integrator!

Step into the world of Industrial Automation where you'll master the integration of production processes and systems. Our minor focuses on four main areas: Processes, Components, Information, and Integration. You'll gain the necessary skills to design solutions by choosing technologies. All done by making the right decisions for choosing components and connecting machines and systems.

Course content

Key Competencies You Will Develop:

• Practical Implementation: Apply theory in hands-on projects using industrial robots, PLCs and SCADA.
• System Integration: Automate processes by integrating sensors, actuators, PLC’s, vision, robots and SCADA. Having all working together.
• Solution Design: Develop a system by choosing the correct processes, assembly order, design of grippers and tooling.
• Safety knowledge: Know what safety in an industrial environment is about, and make your engineering choices in a substantiated manner.

The combination of the increase of information technology and the shortage of personnel has given rise to the need for automating and connecting processes and machines. The use of information in machines and factories results in more complex production processes. Therefor the knowledge on connecting machines and systems, analyze processes, choose technologies and the ability to implement the most suitable solutions has become complex, important and a highly valued skill.

Target group

This minor is designed for full-time students from diverse technical disciplines, including:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Technical Informatics
• Industrial Product Design
• Chemical Technology
• Technical Physics
• HBO-ICT
• Technical Business Administration
• Automotive Engineering
• Logistics Engineering

If a student has another educational background, a consultation with the Minor Coordinator will be necessary.

Course structure

1. Connectivity (5EC): Master data communication and networking within industrial systems, focusing on network topologies, protocols, and field buses.
2. Components and Robotic Systems (5EC): Learn about industrial robotics and (vision) hardware, including selecting the right components for best performance.
3. Process and Safety (5EC): Visualize and document industrial processes, and learn to implement a process on a PLC or Robot .
4. Project Industrial Automation (15EC): Design a solution to a real-world problem, utilizing all the skills and knowledge gained throughout the minor.

Assessment methods

The assessment in this minor consists of practicals, assesments and various  products such as technical documentation, the design of a SCADA system, writing a PLC program, generating proper diagrams, deciding on vision and robotic components etc. In addition, several opportunities for formative feedback are also included in the project. During the minor, students work both individually and in (multidisciplinary) groups.

How do I apply?
The application process regarding the Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different than described at www.kiesopmaat.nl

How does it work?
Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and let it sign by a member of the exam commission at your own educational institution ánd sign the document yourself.
Step 2: go to https://sis.saxion.nl/account# and fill in your personal data
Step 3: you will receive an automatic generated email from IAM including your username and password
Step 4: go the https://sis.saxion.nl, log on with your username and password which you have received from IAM and apply!
Step 5: After this we can process your application for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion

Please note: in 'upload documents' you are requested to upload some documents. The following documents we need:

• A copy of your valid passport or ID-card. No driving license!
• A copy of your propaedeutic diploma or a printout from the DUO diploma register. In case you do not have the propaedeutic diploma yet, we would like to receive an official statement from your educational institution in which they state that you will receive the propaedeutic diploma before the start of the minor.
• Learning agreement, page 1, 2 and 3 (signed by a member of the exam commission of your own education institution and student)
• Original Proof of Payment for the study year 2025-2026 (available from June). You can request this proof from your educational institution, also if you pay in instalments. Your educational institution will email the Proof of Payment to Saxion.
  Deadline for handing in the original Proof of Payment is 2 weeks before the start of the minor.

If you have further questions, please let us know. You can contact Saxion Service Point, telephone number: 088 – 019 3000.