Automation Engineering Technology: Mechatronics

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
student applying skills learned in the field

About this program

In this program, students pick up a diverse skillset for high-demand careers in this rapidly growing field. In state-of-the-art labs, you’ll learn the mechanical and the electrical aspects of automation. Testing and troubleshooting with industry-leading equipment and software just like the kind you’ll be using after graduation. From the moving parts of the machine to the computer system behind it, you’ll live and learn the entire process. Gaining experience from day one, building confidence, and mastering in-demand skills that tomorrow needs.

Next steps...

You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.

1,000+

Hours of Hands-On Training

Cross Train in Robotics

17

Average Class Size

Careers

  • Automation integrator
  • Mechanical technician  
  • Controls engineer
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

  • Electrical Drawing & Print Reading (ELT130)
  • Direct Current Fundamentals (ELT111)
  • Electrical Practices in Industry (ELT119)
  • Topics of Construction Safety (ELT100)
  • Alternating Current Fundamentals (ELT122)
  • Machine Tool Applications for Fabrication & Repair (MTT223)
  • Fundamental Electronics & Controls (ELT228)
  • Industrial Motor Control (ELT227)
  • Robotics & Fluid Power (EET246)
  • Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (MET220)
  • Mechatronic System Maintenance (MET231)
  • Industrial Power & Control Systems (ELT254)
  • Applied Industrial Networking Essentials (ELT221)
  • Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT245)
  • Equipment Installation & Commissioning (EET312)
  • Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems (EET311)
  • Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications (EET258)
  • Measurement & Tests (EET320)
  • Measurement & Tests Lab (EET321)
  • Motion Control (EET256)
  • Automation Engineering Technology Internship (EET310)
  • Senior Project Design (EET494)
  • Automation Concepts & Applications (EET405)
  • Advanced Automation Software (EET445)
  • Senior Project Implementation (EET496)
  • Engineering Ethics & Legal Issues (MET321)
  • Robots & Vision Systems (EET444)

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

  • Physics Survey (PHS103)
  • Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)
  • Core Historical Perspective (HIP)
  • Science Elective with lab (SCL)
  • Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP)
  • Core Arts Perspective (ARP)

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

  • College Algebra & Trigonometry I (MTH181)
  • College Algebra & Trigonometry II (MTH183)
  • Information, Technology & Society (CSC124)
  • English Composition I (ENL111)
  • Technical & Professional Communication (ENL201) or
  • English Composition II (ENL121)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (SPC101)
Mechatronics Lab
Facilities

Mechatronics Lab

Test your skills with advanced conveyor systems and work with mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic trainers. Here, you'll get hands-on experience in specialized labs with equipment just like you'll see in the real world.

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Internship

Your knowledge in practice

Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.

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Student Life

Lead and put your skills to the test

IEEE Student Branch at Penn College

IEEE Student Branch at Penn College

Dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity, the Penn College IEEE Student Branch meets regularly to work on professional soft skills, projects, and leadership.

SkillsUSA Champions at Work

SkillsUSA Champions at Work

Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.

Student Organizations at Penn College

Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

Penn College News
10.22.2024

Passing the torch on 'Her Perfect Pathway'

Penn College alumnus Lauryn Stauffer strolled down memory lane and into the Tomorrow Makers podcast studio to share her full-circle moments in education in “Her Perfect Pathway.” Returning for the recent Wildcat Weekend with her Penn College pup Milo in tow, the 2023 robotics & automation graduate and “born teacher” shares how she’s passing the torch and lighting her students’ sparks at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, the same career and technical school where it all started for her.

05.24.2024

Spring flashback: Northern Ireland visitors are a highlight

Before diving into summer, Penn College News takes a look back at a spring semester highlight: the two-week visit by our new friends from Northern Ireland's North West Regional College. The contingent of 12 students and two faculty members visited Penn College early last month. Half of the group is studying cybersecurity at NWRC, with the others focused on engineering.

04.29.2024

Automation students produce unique senior projects

Pennsylvania College of Technology electronics and automation students are known for inventive senior projects. The arduous capstone requires students to develop, design, justify and build a tangible product to impress faculty and an industry advisory board. Among the commendable work for this year’s projects: a plastic modular prosthetic arm and an automated impact tester for polymer engineering.

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Study Abroad

Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

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Student Experience

The community as their classroom

Penn College, leading company form perfect ‘package’

Penn College, leading company form perfect ‘package’

On the surface, the three men have little in common. One looks like a vibrant, distinguished grandfather with his neatly trimmed white goatee and confident gait. The second could pass for a lead singer in a rock band with his lip and nose rings, faded T-shirt and long hair. The third appears to be a budding executive with his coiffed hair and button-down shirt complemented by a perfect smile.

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Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

Students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty on the first day of classes.

It is suggested that students have at least the recommended tools. Instructors will help identify what tools are needed during the first day of class. Free lockers are located in the laboratory area.

Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .

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