Program Overview
High-tech robotics, advanced electronics and clean manufacturing are just a few of the areas covered. Mechatronics combines traditional fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT and control systems. Careers in this field are high demand, high skill and high wage with a lot of advancement possible.
Program Highlights
- Work with intelligent machines that can respond to their environment in real time
- See how advanced robotic technologies play a role in local companies
- Learn about related career opportunities in aerospace, biomedical, computer hardware/software, robotics, and telecommunications
- 2 Year Program with a focus on Work Based Learning the Second Year (advanced students spend 2 days working at a company and 3 days in class at KCTC during second semester)
Topics We'll Cover:
- Manufacturing
- Industrial safety
- Mechatronics concepts and principals
- Mechanical components
- Electrical & Electronics
- CAD / CAM
- Robotics
- Computer controlled systems
- Automation
Future Career Opportunities
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Computer Controls
- Robotics and Automated Systems
- Industrial Technician
- Robotics Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
