The Mechatronics Pivot: Securing a Mechanical Engineer Assessment with TheCDRWriter
“The team at TheCDRWriter interviewed me and dug out mechanical calculations I had totally forgotten about! They turned a robotics project into a mechanical engineering masterpiece.”
— Priya R., B.Tech in Mechatronics (India)
About the Project
Priya approached our CDR Writing tam with a complex final-year thesis titled “Design and Fabrication of an Autonomous Wall-Climbing Robot.” Designed to clean high-rise windows, the device used a pneumatic vacuum suction system to adhere to vertical glass surfaces as it moved automatically. Although the project was technically impressive, her initial draft described it primarily as a robotics and software challenge rather than a mechanical one.
Background
Priya held a degree in Mechatronics, a hybrid field combining mechanics, electronics, and coding. However, for her migration strategy to be successful, she specifically needed to apply as a Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512). This occupation offered significantly better visa prospects than “Electronics Engineer” or “Engineering Technologist,” but it required a strictly mechanical focus to meet Engineers Australia’s assessment standards.
The Problem
We identified a critical risk during our review of Priya’s initial Career Episode Report Writing. Her drafts focused heavily on Python coding, circuit wiring, and sensor integration. If submitted, Engineers Australia would likely assess her as an Electronics Engineer—the wrong code—or reject her for lacking core Mechanical competencies like fluid dynamics, as evident in the case study. She was effectively hiding her mechanical engineering skills behind her coding abilities.
The Solution
Our team implemented a “Selective Emphasis” strategy to align with the CDR Sample for Mechanical Engineers (233512). We suppressed 80% of the software content, summarising it simply as “control logic.” We then extracted hidden mechanical details, focusing the narrative on three pillars: Fluid Mechanics (vacuum pressure calculations), Structural Analysis (FEA of the chassis), and Material Selection. This ensured the report highlighted physical design over electronic code.
The Result
The transformation was drastic. The final CDR report read like the work of a dedicated Mechanical Engineer who happened to know some coding, rather than a programmer who built a robot.
- Outcome: Priya received a Positive Skills Assessment as a Professional Mechanical Engineer (Skill Level 1).
- Timeline: The assessment was approved in just 3 weeks.
- Success: The assessor raised no queries regarding her “Mechatronics” degree title because the content of the report was undeniably mechanical.
Conclusion
Interdisciplinary degrees like Mechatronics can be a “migration maze.” At The CDR Writer, we know exactly which parts of your experience to highlight and which to minimise. We ensure your project speaks the language of the assessor, fitting perfectly into the ANZSCO code you need.