Mechatronics/Industrial Automation Technology

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Mechatronics is the electrical, electronic, and computer control of mechanical systems for a wide variety of industrial and commercial processes. A Mechatronics technician is a cross between a millwright in mechanical skills, an industrial electrician in troubleshooting expertise, and a computer programmer in programming and operating automated equipment including industrial robots and commercial heating and cooling systems. An important focus of this training is practical energy efficiency and sustainability.

Mechatronics/Industrial Automation Technology technicians troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment that is controlled by electrical, electronic and computer systems used in a wide variety of applications. Such technicians are in high demand in many industries: food processing, forest products, manufacturing, healthcare and educational facilities, petroleum, renewable energy, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.

Successful mechatronics technicians require well-developed reading skills and the ability to think analytically about interrelated systems. Successful technicians are self-starters, willing to learn on-the-job, and have the ability to work alone and in teams. Employers commonly screen for drug use prior to hiring. Prospective students should contact the program advisor for more details and about this rigorous training.