Mechatronics

Gain the specialized skills needed to work in various industrial environments and advanced manufacturing facilities, contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of robotic equipment, automation systems, and new product designs.

 

Graduates of this program may play an integral role in: 

  • Testing, installing and maintaining automated systems and robotics and electrical systems. 
  • PLC programming and implementation. 
  • Supporting computer and electronic goods production. 
  • Developing and monitoring equipment in manufacturing operations. 
  • Computer and electronics production. 
  • Installing and maintaining electrical systems. 
  • Wholesale trade in machinery and equipment distribution. 
  • Consulting across industries to support business and the public sector. 
  • Prototype development.

 

Is it for you?

This program holds rewarding opportunities for students who: 

  • Are drawn to knowing how things work. 
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving. 
  • Get excited about working with and learning about new technology.

 

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Learn through practical training and hands-on learning experiences: 

  • Interpret and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and other related technical documents and graphics for a variety of stakeholders in compliance with industry standards. 
  • Fabricate and build electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and assemblies in accordance with operating standards, job requirements, and specifications. 
  • Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and equipment to assess, maintain, and repair electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems. 
  • Apply, analyze, build, install, commission, and troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems, logic and digital circuits, passive AC and DC circuits, and active circuits. 
  • Install and troubleshoot basic computer hardware and programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment. 
  • Maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment including robotic systems. 
  • Assist in applying quality control and quality assurance program procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements. 
  • Students in the program will have an opportunity to obtain the two levels of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP).