On May 20, 2026, the students of the Master’s Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering took part in a technical visit to the facilities ofCelesticalocated in La Pobla de Vallbona. Under the title“Power electronics in industry: analysis of components and equipment. Professional Development of the Electronic Engineer”.The activity combined advanced technical training, direct contact with the productive environment and professional orientation.
The day began with atechnical seminar specialized in power electronicsThe course focused on the analysis of high-power semiconductors and optimized devices for different applications, as well as the identification and study of real equipment such as DC/DC, AC/DC sources, EC fans and systems.power stack. Students also performed measurements on equipment in operation, identifying components and topologies, which allowed them to transfer theoretical knowledge to a practical context.
One of the key messages of the session was particularly revealing:“it is relatively easy to prototype, but extremely difficult to reliably mass-produce a product.”. This reflection highlighted the complexity of the industrial versus academic environment, emphasizing the importance of factors such as reliability, scalability and quality control.
The students then performed aguided tour of the production plantwhere they were able to learn first-hand about the manufacturing processes of complex electronic products. During the visit, fundamental aspects such as production techniques, the equipment used, prototyping processes and the importance of quality control, including end-of-line testing, were discussed.
The day was rounded off with a session focusing on theprofessional development of the electronics engineerThe event addressed key issues such as career planning, identification of one’s own profile (ikigai) and the most effective strategies to face selection processes. Students were able to learn what companies are currently looking for in candidates and how to adapt their profile to the demands of the labor market.
The experience was highly valued by the students. One of the participants highlighted:
“What surprised me the most was to see how engineering decisions are really made in a company. In academia we usually look for the technically optimal solution, but in industry there are always constraints like cost, time or manufacturing that come into play and change priorities. Seeing that difference between the academic approach and real-world compromises was very interesting.”
“As far as the professional utility of this type of visit is concerned, it is undoubtedly very high. The HR session alone was already worthwhile: understanding what companies look for in candidates, how to structure a resume and what mistakes to avoid. Also, being there and seeing the real work of engineers helped me to be much clearer about where I want to orient my career.”
This visit has been partially funded by the SIRVE plan of the UPV.
