Associate of Manufacturing - Automation Engineering Technology (106641)

As a graduate of the Automaton Engineering Technology program, student will be ready to work with integrated machine systems that involve industrial automation, robotics, mechanics, computers, industrial communications and/or electronics technology. They potential career opportunities include controls designer, automation technician, controls technician, engineering technician, controls engineer in training, and automation engineer in training.

A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: • Controls Designer • Automation Technician • Controls Technician • Engineering Technician • Controls Engineer in Training • Automation Engineer in Training

Program Outcomes: • Understand and apply knowledge of electricity, electronics and motors to industrial applications. • Read and interpret technical specifications, detail and assembly drawings, schematics, and diagrams for machine control. • Document technical information through descriptive writing, sketches/diagrams, mathematical expression, computation, and graphs. • Analyze electrical, mechanical, fluid control functions for proper machine programming and operation. • Apply a variety programming languages to the control of single manufacturing cells, programmable controllers, computer networks, industrial networks and information systems using a dynamic data exchange. • Construct ladder diagrams, flow charts, timing diagrams, and basic computer control algorithms for machine control. • Understand and apply computer hardware/software applications to industrial systems. • Apply diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve system problems. • Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems. • Effectively communicate and perform in a team environment.