Hey,
I'm new to this forum so apologies if this is the wrong place but I wanted to see if I can get some input on how import a PhD would be when wanting to get into a hands on role with robotics. I am on an integrated masters degree in Intelligent Systems and Control Engineering with a Year in Industry at The University of Sheffield which does cover many robotics and mechatronics skills, however, I worry that to be able to get anything hands-on or technical after my degree I might need to do a PhD as well?
This was suggested to me by a colleague of mine at my current placement where I work as an engineering consultant. I have been trying to work my way into the Nuclear department as there are some interesting use cases of robotics there but apparently to get much of the 'interesting' work you would need that extra step past just an MEng. Its also worth noting that this is in the context of consulting which isn't necessarily an area I would want to stay in since most of what I've seen so far throughout my placement has been very non-technical.
Any advice would be appreciated as I have a lot to learn about the working world outside of simply studying engineering.
Thanks,
Henry 
