Engineering

You really can’t go wrong with engineering – it is a phenomenal degree that gives you wings and gateways to so many possibilities.

Aden Fareh - Process Engineer, WorleyParsons
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical and Bioprocess)

My lecturers maintained an open door policy and acted as mentors through each project, motivating me to engineer innovatively. With their help, I won the Engineers Without Borders Award in New Zealand, GT Murray award for best presentation for my final year project and went on to publish three academic papers.

Akshaya Kumar - Electronics Research and Development Engineer, Trutest
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics)

The wide range of papers offered at Massey, both practical and academic were varied – and relevant to my sector and my career.

Andre Budel - Royal New Zealand Air Force
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electronics and Computer Engineering)

Massey equipped me with skills and knowledge that I can use every day in my job and this helped me to develop fast in my role.

Arron Cox - Solid Waste Engineer, Horowhenua District Council
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering)

I enjoyed Massey because it’s not intimidating – the sizes of the classes are big enough that you had a lot of mates but small enough that you knew every person’s name.

Banu Pashutanizadeh - BCS Group, Junior Controls Engineer
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics)

The degree was very well structured and the lecturers and supervisors were extremely knowledgeable.

Christopher Scott - Test Engineer, Martin Aircraft Company
Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics)

The Massey Engineering program is challenging but extremely rewarding. The diverse nature of the subjects promotes critical thinking and teamwork within a technical environment which are crucial skills as you move into the workforce.

Daniel Konings - Massey PhD student
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electronics and Computer Engineering)

“I loved studying renewable energy at Massey - it was one of the best things I have done for my career…”

Elizabeth Yeaman - General Manager Transport, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Te Tari Tiaki Pungao
Master of Engineering Studies (Renewable Energy Systems)

I chose to study engineering at Massey because I enjoy solving problems. Engineering teaches you problem-solving skills and gives you the ability to find solutions for real-life problems that will result in improving efficiencies and productivity.

Fatima Bashir - Urban Water Engineer – DHI
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering)

My personal journey through study has been a positive one and I would hope that everyone else has a similar experience.

Greg Buckingham - Logistics Officer for NZDFs Youth Development Unit (YDU)
Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The Mechatronics Engineering programme from Massey University provided a sound knowledge of engineering principles and their application but more importantly, it gave me a very solid foundation and the skill set sufficient to start a successful career. Going to Massey University is the best decision I’ve ever made.

Jason Zhou - Biometrics Technical Consultant - NEC New Zealand Limited
Master of Engineering

The opportunity to work with new technologies such as laser cutters and 3d printers, as well as working on multi-disciplinary team projects, meant I was able to build a very strong portfolio and also develop new technical skills.

Jonathan Sng - Product Development Engineer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Real world, job-preparedness is great at Massey as you work on projects and presentations right from the first year. There is a great student to faculty ratio allowing excellent support from academic staff who are leaders in their fields.

Jono Barnard - University of Cambridge doing a PhD in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

I loved the fact the programme was applied and allowed you to pursue a particular area of interest.

Kasey Kime - Regulatory Analyst Australasia - Life Sciences Solutions
Master of Quality Systems

I really enjoyed studying at Massey. My professors always had their doors open when I needed help with problems. For me, it was important to have that continuous feedback loop to help strengthen my skills as an engineer.

Krystian Toms - Software Engineer – NZ Government
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)

I knew people who had studied supply chain management at Massey and I heard good things about the overall leadership and courses available.

Mike Blanchard - General Manager Strategic Procurement, Sydney Trains
Master of Supply Chain Management

I chose to study at Massey because I enjoy the practical aspects of engineering. Massey focuses on getting hands on experience with stuff you encounter in the real world, I learned to solve problems not learn lines from a text book.

Mitchell Coleman - Embedded Software Engineer at Levno
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics)

I wouldn't want to have studied anything else as the opportunities that are available to a qualified engineer are amazing. My advice for a high school student thinking about studying engineering is do it, the world needs you!

Peter Brown - Civil/Water Team Leader - Stantec
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering)

I was always interested in subjects that are key to engineering, but I hadn’t even written a line of code before I took up engineering at Massey. Only a few years later I was helping Emirates Team New Zealand take back the America’s Cup!”

Ryan Thomas,America's Cup,engineering - Analyst, Emirates Team New Zealand
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics)

Massey University is a very practical university that encourages their students to not only design creative solutions, but to also build them.

Sally Henseman - Product Development Engineer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Product Development)

I chose to study at Massey University because of its progressive view towards engineering education.

Tom Jeijin - Development engineer - TCS-NZ ltd
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics)

My education at Massey University has provided me with knowledge that I use every day. Most nights, me and a number of other colleagues can be found working overtime, not because we have deadlines, but because work does not feel like work!

Victor Bell - Medifab
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Engineering)