Mechatronics Technology
About this program
If you haven’t heard of mechatronics yet, you will. It’s a game changer in the world of manufacturing. Integrating electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering, mechatronics opens the door to a host of career paths. Learn how to install, calibrate, modify, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems. At Penn College, you’ll get hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, and automated control systems. And best of all, you’ll learn how to become a leader in this emerging field.
As a Mechatronics student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Automation Engineering Technology: Mechatronics or Building Automation Engineering Technology.
Careers
- Instrumentation technology/technician
- Robotics technology/technician
- Automation engineer technology/technician
- Mechatronics technician
- Industrial engineering technician
- Field automation technician
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 (MET234)
- Industrial Power & Control Systems (ELT254)
- Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT245)
- Applied Industrial Networking Essentials (ELT221)
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.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
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If you appreciate a solid challenge and love flexing your troubleshooting skills, you've come to the right place. This hands-on career path is matched with an equally hands-on approach to learning. From day one, you'll begin exploring the theories and mastering the technical skills that will push you to become a leader in your field.
