Abstract: In response to the growing need for composite engineering talents in intelligent manufacturing and industrial upgrades, traditional mechatronic engineering education faces challenges like fragmented curricula, lack of interdisciplinary integration, and weak innovation training. This study, inspired by the emerging engineering education concept, examined the mechatronic engineering program at Northeast Electric Power University. It proposed a practical teaching system that was project-driven, hierarchically structured, and involved school-enterprise collaboration. By leveraging research project resources, refining course modules, incorporating information technology, and adopting a multi-dimensional evaluation approach, the study sought a new method for fostering practical teaching, education reform and innovation. The findings indicated that the revamped teaching model significantly boosted students'practical engineering skills and innovation capabilities, enhancing graduates'job market competitiveness. This study offered a replicable framework and practical insights for teaching reforms in similar institutions.

Key words: Emerging engineering education, Mechatronic engineering, Practical teaching, Talent cultivation mode, Education reform and innovation, Outcome-based education