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Program facts 
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career in industrial electronics, facilities maintenance and other technology maintenance fields with this certificate program in mechatronics. Focusing on equipment operation, application, installation and servicing, the program ensures that you’ll be well-prepared to seek entry-level employment after graduation in positions such as electrical technician, electrician and facilities/plant maintenance technician.
Take classes including introductory electronics, introductory industrial electronics maintenance, programmable logic controllers, electrical wiring, industrial control systems, variable frequency drives, radio frequency ID systems, industrial motor controls and more. All courses are taught by skilled instructors who are experts in the mechatronics field.
Credit earned for this program can be applied to the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree.
This 24 credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of industrial electronics and facilities maintenance, and other related technology maintenance areas. The curriculum is tailored to provide advanced-level career training in the least amount of time. Emphasis is placed on equipment operation, application, installation and servicing. Courses specific to instruction include: basic electricity and electronics, commercial wiring and codes, and industrial control systems as they pertain to robotics or automated systems. Topics within these courses involve practical electrical concepts and measurements, basic industrial maintenance, fluid power, AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives, optics and sensors, and programmable logic controllers.
Students completing this program may find employment as electrical technicians, electricians, and facilities or plant maintenance technicians and supervisors.
Students may also continue their education by pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree. Students considering this option are encouraged to meet with the Program Coordinator and an academic advisor prior to beginning the program, and also when planning their schedule each semester.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ELT 110 | Introductory Electronics | 4 |
| ELT 120 | Introductory Industrial Electronics Maintenance | 2 |
| ELT 135 | Optics and Sensors | 2 |
| ELT 140 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 2 |
| ELT 143 | Commercial Wiring | 2 |
| ELT 144 | AC and DC Motors | 2 |
| ELT 145 | Variable Frequency Drives | 2 |
| ELT 215 | Industrial Control Systems | 4 |
| ELT 240 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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For more information about electronics engineering technology, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.