Mechatronics

The degree covers four interconnected disciplines: mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/information technology. All four drive the design, operation and maintenance of modern complex machinery.

You will receive hands-on learning that focuses on developing technical skills needed to support installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of control circuitry and machine-to-machine networks.

The program is one of only a few across the region that offers this training.

This program is offered through the Applied Technologies Department.

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Mechatronics technicians inspecting a machine

This program leads a student to industry employment in positions as manufacturing or maintenance technicians, inspectors, testers or process control technicians.

Starting salaries for those in this field are approximately $25 an hour or $49,500 a year.

Some graduates also choose to continue their education to a four-year college or university for a bachelor's degree.

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Mechatronics Defined

Comprehensive Coursework

Coursework covers blueprint schematic reading, digital control systems, electric motors, electric motor controls, computer controls, computer integrated manufacturing, computer programming, instrumentation, systems, and electronic drives, electro-fluid power systems, fluid power systems, lubrication, mechanical systems and drives, motion control, power distribution, pneumatics, process control and sensor technology.

Gain a Broad Understanding

Graduates will understand the various components, devices and machines used in modern automation systems along with a study of their related electronics that include pneumatics, control signal types, control valves, transducers, industrial communication networks, variable frequency drives (VFD), programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT) and HMI/SCADA systems and how these systems integrate within a modern manufacturing environment.

Technical Standards have been developed to establish the essential skills that a student must possess to be able to fully participate and complete the required tasks and assignments in the following programs: Clean Energy Management, A.A.S.; Electrical Construction and Maintenance, A.O.S.; Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services, A.O.S.; Mechatronics, A.A.S.; and Overhead Electric Line Worker, Certificate.

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