Program at a Glance
Robotics and Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary engineering field that combines systems design, computer, electronic, mechanical, and control engineering. Students interested in studying robotics/mechatronics can gain hands-on experience working with pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity and manufacturing of mechanical parts and machines. The course will also include the design of robotic and intelligent equipment, development of products and building prototypes.
What You Will Learn
Students are instructed on proper instrumentation and measurement, electrical and mechanical circuit terminology, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, computer and control systems.
Career Pathways
Robotics engineering technologists use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment. Students will be prepared to go on to a college or university or enter directly into industry.
Sample Careers
- Robotics Engineer/Technician
- Automation Engineer
- Control System Design/Troubleshooting Engineer
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Data Scientist/Big Data Analyst
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Software Engineer
Curriculum Outline
