Compared with the software engineering major you asked, the teaching staff of automation is slightly stronger. After all, it is an old major in our school. Automation is not as mechanical as employment, but basically you can find a job if you want. As for the quality of work, it is basically stable (personal), that is, 1500-3000 (Shandong area), unlike the software. Software (2000-6000 or even higher, depending on your personal ability).

Personally, I think it's okay to find a job for automation machinery majors, but the salary may be lower, mostly in factories (thanks to Harbin Institute of Technology next door, many in automobile companies).

It depends on your choice.

By the way, no matter what your major is, you must participate in activities such as "Challenge Cup" and "Science and Technology Engineering", and you must have prizes and certificates, which is very, very helpful for you to find a job.

Bless the younger brother (sister).