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Mechatronics Engineering Technology
A40350 (Associate Degree), D40350 (Diploma), C40350A (Certificate), C40350B (Certificate)
A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.
Jonathan Tate
Faculty - Applied Engineering & Mechatronics
828-659-0490
Potential Careers
Mechatronics is a program where students learn engineering principles involving electrical and mechanical skills. These skills are highly valued in industry and involve robotics, automation, servo and electromechanical. Students also learn about Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems that are used in industry.
Almost every manufacturing facility has a dire need for technicians who can operate, repair, and troubleshoot automation systems and processes.
Work Areas
If you’re interested in creating computer code to control mechanical devices, learning how digital computer systems work, or how to troubleshoot AC/DC electrical systems then this is the program for you. Our learning environments are filled with industrial level equipment so that you get traditional teaching and hands-on experience.
This allows you to find employment in manufacturing facilities both locally and beyond.
$85,110
$105,000