Academic Program
Automation and Manufacturing Technology
Automation and manufacturing is an evolving, high-tech field, with applications in such areas as aerospace, food processing, and the pharmaceutical industry. It offers some of the highest salaries in the industrial sector, along with ample opportunities for rapid advancement.
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Automation and manufacturing is an evolving, high-tech field, with applications in such areas as aerospace, food processing, and the pharmaceutical industry. It offers some of the highest salaries in the industrial sector, along with ample opportunities for rapid advancement.
Automation and manufacturing technicians are responsible for production operation, as well as equipment monitoring, adjustment, maintenance, and repair in both routine and emergency situations.
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Automation and Manufacturing Technology — Associate of Applied Science
NOTABLE COURSES: Electronics, Introduction to Manufacturing, Introduction to Solid Modeling
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 4 semesters / 2 yearsAutomation and Manufacturing Technology
Automation and Manufacturing — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Electronics, Introduction to Manufacturing, Machine Operation and SafetyREQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 4 semesters / 2 yearsAutomation and Manufacturing
Basic Manufacturing and Bridge — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Basic Electricity and Electronics, Introduction to Manufacturing, Introduction to Solid ModelingREQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 2 semesters / 1 yearsBasic Manufacturing and Bridge
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Hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance procedures are taught in modern laboratory facilities with the same state-of-the-art, automated production equipment found in the manufacturing industry.
Using modern industrial production equipment, the Automation and Manufacturing Technology program provides training for desirable entry-level positions as well as skills upgrading for those already working in the field.
The program encourages the development of problem-solving skills, enabling students to adapt quickly to rapidly changing conditions brought on by automation and new technologies.
Graduates of the Automation and Manufacturing Technology program are prepared to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems.
Upon completing an Associate degree or certificate in Automation and Manufacturing Technology, students are poised to enter a dynamic job market with a variety of entry-level positions. This program equips graduates with the skills to excel in production operations, equipment monitoring, and maintenance. With hands-on experience and strong problem-solving abilities, they can effectively operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems. As a result, graduates find lucrative career opportunities across diverse industries, from aerospace to food processing. Potential roles include automation technician, production supervisor, equipment maintenance technician, and quality control inspector, making it a promising pathway for those seeking to thrive in a high-tech environment.
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