Automation and Engineering Technology

This program prepares students for a career in the production automation, robotics, and industrial networking. This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in production automation, robotics, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Students will be working with state-of-the-art equipment including industrial robotics systems and automation controllers. Students focus
their studies in five high-demand tracks: CAD Automation, Electrical Automation, IT Automation, Mechanical Automation, and Mechatronics.

About 1,100 openings for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Electro-mechanical technicians are generalists in technology, and their broad skill set will help sustain their employment, especially as their skills working with machines wired to computer control systems grow in importance in the manufacturing sector. These technicians may play a role in assisting with the automation of various production processes. For example, technicians may be needed to operate and maintain mechanical sensors that are increasingly used in the automation of manufacturing plants and warehouses.

Demand for electro-mechanical technicians is likely to grow as demand increases for engineers to design and build new equipment in various fields. Consequently, employers will likely seek out electro-mechanical technicians with knowledge of photonics to help implement and maintain automated processes.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

This program is designed to provide a thorough examination of the technologies and processes involved in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. Classes will examine the major technologies in the field, industrial applications, new and emerging processes, as well as exploring Design for Additive
Manufacturing concepts.

This program prepares the student for a career in the architecture and civil engineering fields as a CAD specialist. Two- and three-dimensional animated computer images are created, edited, and produced.

This program is designed to provide extensive breadth and depth of knowledge of AutoCAD design software. Students will complete courses utilizing two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing and modeling. The courses are not discipline-specific, but instead focus on the software.

This program provides an in-depth, focused study of three-dimensional modeling of mechanical parts and assemblies concentrating on parametric, adaptive design techniques, and photo-realistic rendering.

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in mechanical drafting and computer-aided design (CAD). Development of drafting/CAD skills and practical applications are stressed.