Manufacturing Automation Specialist

INTRODUCTION

The Manufacturing Automation Specialist Certificate reflects the skillset required for graduates to contribute to maintenance and operation of automated manufacturing system. The program covers basic electronics, electric motors and the control of electric motors to include variable speed AC drives, as well as, how to troubleshoot basic electric motor circuits. It also includes the basic fundamentals of process control and the control of industrial processes with an industrial computer including ladder logic programming in Programmable Logic Controllers and position and movement programming in Industrial Robotic Arms.

We strongly encourage students to contact the Engineering Technology Department for assistance in planning their program of study.