Mechatronics

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18 Month Associate's Degree
76 Total Credits

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Mechatronics Overview

Advanced manufacturing may be the best career you’ve never heard of. If you like robotics and ultra-fast automated systems, you’ll likely find today’s manufacturing environment a fascinating place to work. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here.

Advanced manufacturing systems encompass an array of mechanical, electronic, and computer-based systems. To keep operations running smoothly, employers need professionals skilled in all three areas. These experts serve as a vital link between engineers and technicians. From conception to design, development, testing, and production, they are essential to the production process.

The Manufacturing Institute reports that there are currently more than 600,000 unfilled jobs—there just aren’t enough skilled workers to fill all of the open positions. As a matter of fact, it’s projected that this skills gap is going to grow to about 1.5 million over the next decade.*

If this sounds like a career you’ve been looking for, consider 十大正规平台 University. Through our year-round schedule, you could earn an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics in as little as 1.5 years.

 
Advanced Manufacturing Skills Gap Infographic

*Via http://www.mfgday.com/playbook/Skills-Gap-Infographic.pdf

 

Mechatronics Possible Career Track

Mechatronics graduates are typically employed in areas such as:

  • Industrial Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Electronic Engineering Technician
  • Electrical Technician

Mechatronics Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program, graduates will be able to:

  • Analyze the operation of electrical and electronic devices and instruments
  • Implement various systems containing hardware and/or software components
  • Use appropriate tools to acquire, analyze data, and interpret testing results to solve technical problems 
  • Communicate ideas effectively and clearly in oral and written formats
  • Perform as an effective team member

Mechatronics Concentration

Students in the Mechatronics concentration will focus on core areas such as programmable controllers, hydraulics and pneumatics, testing and measuring instruments, materials science, automation and control systems, and computer programming and networks.

Graduates of the Mechatronics concentration will use interactive hands-on education in technology to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Create 2D and 3D designs for engineering parts using CAD software
  • Implement hydraulic and pneumatic systems

 

Mechatronics Curriculum

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*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

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